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🎧 NYC Creative Collective Opens Paid Audio Engineer Spot (NY, NY)
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Join Our Growing Creative Collective!
We're an established creative group of 16 talented members with solid traction, and we're expanding our audio production capabilities with a skilled engineer who is passionate about sound.
We're building a movement - and an audio engineer is part of the creative backbone that will help us deliver professional-quality productions that resonate with audiences.
We have the talent and the vision, now we need to produce the right sound!
🎯 What We're Looking For:
An Audio Engineer
Core Requirements:
-Proficient in Logic Pro or Pro Tools (or equivalent professional DAW)
-Strong understanding of plugins, signal processing, and audio routing
-Skilled in mixing, EQ, compression, and dynamic processing
-Experienced with vocal production, tuning, and editing
-Able to deliver near-master-ready productions with professional polish
Bonus Skills (Not Required):
-Mastering experience
-Beat production or sound design
-Live sound engineering
-Podcast production and editing
-Experience with different genres (hip-hop, R&B, pop, rock, etc.)
Technical Setup:
-Professional DAW of your choice
-Quality monitoring setup (headphones or speakers)
-Audio interface and reliable computer system
-Plugin library for mixing and effects
🌟 What We Offer:
-Portfolio Building: Work with singers, rappers, and vocalists across multiple genres
-Diverse Projects: Music production, podcasts, voice-overs, and audio content
-Client Network Growth: We'll help connect you with potential clients outside the collective
-Creative Collaboration: Be part of a supportive, growing community of artists and creators
-Skill Development: Learn from peers and expand your sonic repertoire
-Flexible Arrangements: Open to working out mutually beneficial deals
📋 Requirements:
-Location: Must be from NYC and able/comfortable to travel around all of New York City and the boroughs
-Intermediate+ skill level (we're not looking for super professionals!)
-Students, self-taught entrepreneurs, and hands-on learners are welcome if you feel your skill set covers the majority of work needed and you're knowledgeable enough to figure out what you don't know
-Reliable turnaround times and committed to quality
-Passion for developing your craft and staying current with audio trends
-Professional attitude, clear communication, and constructive feedback skills
-Ability to take creative direction while bringing your own expertise
We're happy to grow with our engineer and actively promote growth within our collective.
💼 Compensation:
$500/month paid biweekly for a negotiated number of required sessions/hours based on your experience and availability.
-Payment schedule: Every two weeks
-Required sessions/hours are flexible and determined during the interview process
-We'll work with you to find a workload that matches your schedule and skill level
-Room for growth as the collective expands and takes on more projects
With the right candidate, we're open to working out deals that benefit everyone. We believe in rewarding those who help build this movement from the ground up.
🎧 Types of Projects You'll Work On:
-Music singles and EP production
-Vocal mixing and mastering
-Podcast editing and sound design
-Audio content for social media and promotional materials
-Collaborative sessions with artists in various genres
-Potentially live performance audio (if that's your interest)
All work will fall within your agreed upon sessions/hours commitment—no surprise workload.
Ready to elevate your audio engineering career while working with a dynamic creative team?
❓ Quick FAQ:
Q: How does the "exclusive engineer" model work? A: Think of yourself as our exclusive engineer. Collective members will be actively seeking to bring you more business and refer clients your way. You're part of the team, and we want to see you succeed.
Q: What genres do you primarily work with? A: We're primarily a hip-hop collective, but we need someone versatile enough to work across all genres.
Q: Can I still take on outside clients? A: Absolutely! We'll even help you find more clients. We'll work with you to keep everything organized and all workflows clean and on schedule.
Q: What's the payment method? A: Whatever works best for you—we're flexible.
Q: Is there a contract? A: Not currently, but we're working on one and will present it before any major promotions. If you have concerns, bring them up during the interview and we can work something out.
Email us with:
-Your experience and portfolio (SoundCloud, Spotify credits, sample mixes, etc.)
-Your preferred genres or types of audio work
-What DAW and plugins you primarily use
-What you're looking to achieve by joining our collective
Details about our group name and members will be discussed during the virtual interview process.
Please bring any and all questions or requests - we're flexible to people's needs and hope to find that same level of flexibility in return. Communication is key to making this work for everyone.
Let's create quality sound together!
Serious inquiries only. We're looking for committed team members who see the long-term value in growing together.