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Sony Music Entertainment Head Engineer - Non-recruit in New York, New York
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
As a Head Engineer you will be in charge of record, edit, mix, & archive music. Assist with daily operation of studios, booking, maintenance, and ensure data security. Maintain audio video equipment in offices and in conference rooms.
What you'll do:- Record, track vocals, midi gear, instruments
- Edit, arrange music, make clean versions of songs, commercial spots, radio drops
- Mix, songs tracked at studio, receive multitracks, blend to already existing mixes, mastered mixes
- Archive, create Multitrack, and Consolidated Audio Archives according to the NARAS standards, Backup data from sessions, backing up to different media
- Maintenance, troubleshoot, inspect, repair gear/computers, perform updates of software, operating systems,
- Data security, control access to computers/data, administer computers, back up data, remove data from studio computers, locking valuable data in safe
- Scheduling, booking of sessions, coordinating with departments to meet deadlines, assign work to interns
- Review demo submissions
- 3+ years in a studio environment, studio management, music engineering, music production, songwriting, remixing
- Proficient with Mac OS and PC operating systems, Macintosh and Windows Computers
- Proficient with Pro Tools, Any 3rd party plug-ins that may be used in the recording process
- Familiarity with FTP clients, data backup software
- Familiarity with Outboard processing
- Familiarity with Akai/MPC, Korg, Yamaha, Roland, Open Labs, E-MU or any outboard midi gear
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
- Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
- Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
- The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
- Time off for a winter recess
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly