Sparkler Learning - Kids Podcast Audio Producer and Sound Designer

Client: Sparkler Learning

Location: Remote

Contract: Part-time, Contract, Freelance

Job Description

Sparkler Learning is seeking a talented audio producer/sound designer to join the creative team of our social and emotional learning podcast for kids and families, LITTLE KIDS, BIG HEARTS. The award-winning show is hosted by a longtime early childhood educator. Each episode features discussions with young children about social and emotional learning issues and imaginary adventures in the magical Land of Qook-a-lackas. The audio producer and sound designer is responsible for delivering each episode’s audio by cutting character tape according to a script, sound design, layering in music and SFX tracks, and mastering the episode for publication according to industry standards. The episodes release monthly, with compensation of $600 per episode.

Responsibilities

_ Contributes to episode and season planning alongside the show’s producers

_ Consults on episode recording, maintaining audio quality, providing recording best practices, and troubleshooting recording questions/issues

_ Cuts character tape/audio tracks from a script provided by show producers

_ Sound designs the episode, including layering in additional music and SFX tracks

_ Performs audio restoration on audio tracks, including noise reduction, EQing, and removing filler words

_ Receives and incorporates feedback from the producers on audio drafts

_ Masters final drafts of episodes for publishing according to industry standards for major streaming platforms

_ Note: The audio producer/sound designer is not required to compose music; all music is composed by another team member.

Requirements

Minimum Skills

_ Proficiency with audio editing software, such as Pro Tools (preferred), Adobe Audition, or Reaper

_ Proficiency with audio review/collaboration platforms, such as frame.io (preferred) or Dropbox Replay

_ Proven experience producing, mixing, and mastering podcasts (preferred) or recorded music

_ Strong organizational skills

_ Ability to prioritize tasks

_ Ability to receive feedback and implement changes to drafts in a timely manner

_ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills

_ Access to a sound library, such as Epidemic Sound, is a plus

_ Ability to produce and record music is a plus

_ Experience/interest in creating content for children and families

Application Process

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Freelance

Pay: $600.00 per month

Application Question(s): Please share two examples of your work. Describe them with one sentence each and include links in your application.

Work Location: Remote