Audio technician Jobs in USA

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• Audio Technician Location: Alexandria, Virginia (On-Site) Travel: Flexibility in working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on project needs.
• Red Carrot is seeking an Audio Technician to join a team supporting our federal government client.
• The Audio Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment to ensure high-quality sound recording for music, voiceovers, podcasts, and live broadcasts.
• This role involves troubleshooting technical issues, managing audio gear inventory, collaborating with producers and clients, and providing technical support for events.
• Additionally, the technician ensures compliance with safety and copyright regulations while preparing reports on completed tasks, equipment status, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recording and Production: Set up and operate audio equipment, including microphones, mixing consoles, signal processors, and recording software.
• Record music, voiceovers, podcasts, and broadcasts.
• Ensure high-quality sound during recording sessions by monitoring audio levels, adjusting EQ, and managing signal flow.
• Collaborate with producers and directors to achieve the desired sound and mood.

Equipment Management:

• Maintain and troubleshoot audio equipment, ensuring all gear is in working order.
• Manage inventory of audio equipment and software, recommending upgrades or replacements as needed.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of audio equipment for live events and broadcasts.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with team members to ensure audio aligns with the overall project vision.
• Provide creative input during production meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their audio needs and deliver high-quality results.

Technical Support and Speaker Setup:

• Provide technical support during recording sessions, live events, and broadcasts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any audio-related issues that arise during production.
• Set up and optimize speaker systems for events, ensuring clear and balanced sound coverage across the venue.

Reporting:

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports detailing completed tasks, ongoing projects, equipment status, and any issues encountered.
• Provide insights and recommendations in reports to improve audio production processes and equipment usage.

Compliance and Safety:

• Adhere to safety protocols for handling audio equipment.
• Ensure compliance with copyright laws and licensing requirements for audio content.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a professional recording studio or broadcast environment.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of signal flow, audio routing, and patching.
• Knowledge of audio processing tools, including EQ, compression, reverb, and other effects.
• Familiarity with various microphone types, placement techniques, and recording environments.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced studio environment with tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, depending on project requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move audio equipment as needed.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during recording sessions.

Benefits at Red Carrot:

• At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader.
• We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills.
• Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges.
• We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.

Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage. 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period. Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment. Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays. About Us:

• Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work.
• We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.
• From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision.
• Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented — and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.
• We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication.
• That's not a tagline — it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.
• Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country.
• Distance doesn't dilute our service.
• We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission — and their moment.
• We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.
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