AV/QC Engineer

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows a QC procedure to evaluate and report on the various elements of a given project such as:
  • General recording quality
  • Missing dubbed lines
  • Episode & Main Title Treatments
  • Audio issues (clicks, distortions…)
  • Synch issues
  • Song treatments, tuning, and editing.
  • Mix quality (sounnd FX design, perspectives, audio levels, clarity)
  • M&E quality check reports
  • Dialogue and character name continuity.
  • Dialogue delivery (same as domestic version)
  • Deliverable Labeling
  • Dial Norm, Loudness, True Peak levels, audio delivery formats.
  • Characters Voice Match

• Completes a QC report form per Iyuno México standards, identifying areas of the media that need to be reviewed again.
• Provides detailed QC reports to the Production and Post-Production departments, identifying issues that require correction by the recording engineer, editor, or mixing engineer.
• Maintains regular communication with the Production and Post-Production teams, as well as other departments, to keep them informed of project status and progress.
• Ensures adherence to project timelines and adjusts schedules as necessary to meet critical production deadlines.
• Maintains compliance with Company security requirements, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of and stays current with all Iyuno workflows, workflow change management updates, and related training materials.
• Provides general administrative support as needed to ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, which may include recording, editing, and mixing responsibilities as required.

Person Specification

Must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent working knowledge of ADR recording, editing, quality control (QC), and mixing.
• Proficiency with audio mixing equipment, including audio consoles, controllers, peripheral devices, and advanced knowledge of Pro Tools.
• Strong technical understanding of digital audio concepts, including sample rates, bit depth, audio speed, digital audio synchronization, timecode, video synchronization, and video codecs.
• Excellent hearing and the ability to make accurate and consistent judgment decisions.
• Strong organizational skills for managing large volumes of data and media on local systems and network environments.
• A process-driven approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of post-production and dubbing workflows and requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work efficiently within tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and willing to learn new processes and technologies.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when business needs require it.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sound engineering, including recording, editing, and/or mixing.
• Degree in Audio Post-Production, Sound Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Avid Pro Tools.
• Good working knowledge of audio production workflows, formats, and methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Understanding of dubbing, localization, and post-production processes is preferred.