Senior Audio Technician

Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm to 2am

About us 

Visual Data put some of the world’s biggest TV shows and films in front of audiences - in every continent and on every screen.  We deliver thousands of hours of premium content to platforms and broadcasters on behalf of international distributors and content owners.  We combine fantastic people and the latest technology to ensure we get it right every time. 

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Audio Technician to join our operations team working on a late shift of 5pm to 2am Monday - Friday. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in Pro Tools, advanced experience with complex audio conforms, professional mixing skills, and a deep understanding of audio quality evaluation and industry standards.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality audio assets across a range of content workflows, ensuring technical accuracy, creative integrity, and compliance with platform and broadcast specifications. Experience working with Dolby Atmos workflows is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Audio Conforming & Session Preparation

Perform complex audio conforms using editorial references and supplied source material.

Resolve sync, structural, and timeline issues between picture and audio.

Prepare clean, organised Pro Tools sessions for mixing and delivery.

Maintain consistent session structure, naming conventions, and version control.

Audio Evaluation & Quality Control

Carry out detailed technical and subjective audio evaluations.

Identify and resolve issues including loudness, phase, clipping, distortion, and channel mapping problems.

Validate audio deliverables against client specifications and industry standards.

Provide clear technical feedback and documentation where required.

Mixing & Audio Delivery

Mix dialogue, music, and effects to a professional standard.

Apply corrective and creative processing to meet project requirements.

Ensure compliance with loudness and delivery specifications across platforms.

Work with stereo, surround, and immersive audio formats including Dolby Atmos.

Technical Standards & Workflow Support

Apply knowledge of relevant industry standards and delivery requirements.

Support continuous improvement of audio workflows and operational processes.

Assist with troubleshooting complex technical issues across projects.

Maintain consistent output quality across multiple concurrent deliveries.

Collaboration

Work closely with editorial, operations, and quality control teams.

Provide technical guidance and support to team members.

Contribute to a collaborative, quality-driven working environment.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

Significant professional experience using Pro Tools in a post-production, broadcast, or media operations environment.

Proven expertise in complex audio conforms.

Strong experience in audio evaluation and technical QC.

Professional mixing experience (dialogue, music, and effects).

Hands-on experience working with Dolby Atmos workflows and deliverables.

Excellent understanding of audio signal flow, routing, and session structure.

Strong knowledge of industry delivery standards and technical specifications.

Exceptional critical listening skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

Experience within large-scale media operations or digital content supply chains.

Familiarity with loudness analysis and automated QC tools.

Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere.

Experience delivering audio for streaming platforms or international distribution.

Exposure to multi-language or localisation workflows.

Technical Skills

Advanced Pro Tools editing, automation, routing, and session management.

Dolby Atmos session preparation and mixing workflows.

Understanding of loudness standards and modern delivery specifications.

Knowledge of professional audio file formats and codecs.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave within a full year + bank holidays

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme – Smart Health by AIG

Health Cash Plan – Medicash

Shopping Discounts and Cash Back offers on a wide range of retailers.

Aviva Group Pension