Technical Assistant

Role : Technical Assistant Contract : Casual Type : Onsite Location : Kings Cross, London The Technical Assistant plays a key role within the Audio/Post team. As a Technical Assistant, you will ensure that technical and administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner to support the technical delivery of specific projects. You will support the post service by helping to ensure the timely completion of agreed deliverables and milestones. Duties and Key Responsibilities Provide audio support when needed on both audio and video projects in and out of the studio, acting as a junior audio engineer on some occasions. Perform audio editing of dialogue WAV files to a high specification. Ensure quality assurance and delivery of edited dialogue WAV files using in-house tools. Organise, log, and distribute batches to editors and collect them once edited. Prepare scripts and conduct the QA process on the edited batches where suitable. QA and prepare edited batches for delivery to clients, and when suitable, deliver them. Assist the Post-Production Team with their day-to-day tasks wherever possible. Collaborate and work seamlessly with the entire audio team. Report any issues that might impact progress or quality. Troubleshoot technical issues as required or report any to line managers. Keep audio assets and logging of equipment up to date. Minimum Requirements Proficient in the following software and tools: WAV file editors (Preferably Audition, Pro Tools, and/or Izotope RX), Pro Tools, and MS Excel. Strong interest in audio technology. Good ability in troubleshooting technical and IT issues. Able to adapt and learn new skills and software. Strong time management and organisational skills. Self-driven, resourceful, and a team player who can work well with all levels. SIDE is a multi-award-winning games dialogue specialist in a fast-paced and creative environment, working with one of the video game industry’s most successful and well-respected audio production companies. With over 20 years of experience and an international network of resources, SIDE’s award-winning team of technical and creative experts is dedicated to developing the truest interpretation of each client’s vision for audiences of every genre, on any platform, in all languages. SIDE is also very active in the technology and digital media industries, working with a multitude of innovative clients from around the world that develop devices present in consumers' everyday lives.

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