Associate, Post-Production Audio Mixer (External Agency Employee)

This role leads all aspects of audio post-production, including dialogue editing, sound design, restoration, re-recording mixing, and final delivery for a wide range of productions. It involves crafting immersive, broadcast-quality audio experiences across documentary, feature, branded content, commercial, and digital media projects. The position works at the intersection of storytelling and technology, collaborating with producers, editors, composers, and other creative stakeholders.

• Perform dialogue editing, sound effects editing, restoration, and cleanup for a variety of NFL Films productions.
• Create original sound designs that support and enhance storytelling objectives.
• Execute re-recording mixes for documentary, long-form, short-form, commercial, and digital content.
• Deliver final mixes and mix stems in accordance with production, broadcast, and distribution specifications.
• Mix and deliver content in stereo, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos formats.
• Utilise DaVinci Resolve Fairlight and other industry-standard tools to manage audio post-production workflows.
• Apply advanced audio restoration and repair techniques using tools such as iZotope RX.
• Collaborate closely with producers, editors, composers, and other creative stakeholders to ensure audio elements align with the creative vision.
• Troubleshoot technical and workflow challenges while maintaining project schedules and quality standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting demanding production deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Audio Engineering, Recording Arts, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience as a Sound Designer and/or Re-Recording Mixer in a post-production environment.
• Demonstrated experience across documentary, sports, commercial, and long-form content production.
• Advanced knowledge of mix stem creation and delivery workflows.
• Extensive experience mixing in stereo, surround, and Dolby Atmos environments.
• Strong understanding of digital audio workstations, audio signal flow, and contemporary post-production techniques.
• Proficiency with audio restoration, repair, and cleanup tools, including iZotope RX.
• Proven ability to maintain high-quality output while working under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Strong creative instincts and a passion for storytelling through sound.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build effective working relationships across production teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to remain composed and productive in fast-paced production environments.
• Deep technical expertise combined with strong creative instincts, and an understanding of how sound enhances emotion, reinforces narrative, and elevates the viewer experience.

• Experience working in sports, entertainment, or broadcast media environments.
• Advanced proficiency with DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
• Familiarity with evolving audio standards and emerging post-production technologies.

• In-office position requiring onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location.
• Remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
• Standard schedule averages 40 hours per week.
• Availability is required for early mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and other non-standard schedules as required by production demands and delivery deadlines.
• In-person work at offices is prioritised to support collaboration, stronger connections, and organisational culture.
• No relocation assistance will be provided.

• $53 To $63 per hour (USD) for a long-term, benefited contract engagement.
• $53—$63 USD
• The NFL expects to hire near the middle of the range; compensation near the upper end would only be considered in rare and exceptional circumstances where an external candidate's experience, credentials, or expertise significantly exceed the qualifications required for the role.

• Long-term, benefited contract engagement.
• Comprehensive benefits offerings are available; further details are provided separately.