Remote or Queenstown, Otago 

Programming & Production (Advertising, Arts & Media)

10 hours + per week

Want to work with the team making a real difference in NZ? At Reality Check Radio, we cover the issues the mainstream media won't and challenge the voices they don’t. We believe in providing the full story so our audience can discern fact from fiction. 

We’re looking for an Audio Editor to join the RCR team based in Queenstown (or with the option to work remotely). 

As an Audio Editor, you will play a key role in maintaining and shaping the overall sound and feel of RCR through trailers/promos, stagers, and general sound imaging for all shows.

This is an initial 3-month contract with the potential to extend to a longer contract and longer hours. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating, editing, mixing, and processing recorded and live sound. 
• Fixing and enhancing pre-recorded sound. 
• Connecting with hosts, preparing content, and overseeing production of pre-recorded content through to completion, from post-recording to scheduling.
• Audio content creation for playout on air.

About You:

• Experience as an audio editor, sound engineer, or similar role.
• Proficiency with audio editing software (e.g., Pro Tools, Adobe Audition) and experience in different DAWs.
• Strong understanding of audio mixing, mastering, and sound design principles.
• A computing background with the ability to solve basic computer problems.
• Ability to work under pressure, to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to stay calm when things go wrong.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with hosts and team members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and consistently deliver superb results.
• A discerning ear with the ability to identify what sounds good.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

The Ideal Candidate Will Preferably Have:

• Excellent knowledge of audio-visual systems or the desire to learn the ropes and go the extra mile.
• Excellent knowledge and experience working with sound control systems in a live show studio environment, content creation, radio automation, live streaming, and video control systems.

Benefits:

• An opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
• Flexibility to work remotely.
• Competitive contract-based compensation with the potential for extension.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

About Us:

Reality Check Radio is your go-to forum for news that matters, rational discussion, open-minded debate, and objective analysis. We're NZ's media organisation pivotal in shifting the national discussion to critical subjects, educating the public and holding politicians and decision-makers to account.