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

Working at the intersection of storytelling and technology, the Associate, Post-Production Audio Mixer will lead all aspects of audio post-production, including dialogue editing, sound design, restoration, re-recording mixing, and final delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong creative instincts, understanding how sound enhances emotion, reinforces narrative, and elevates the viewer experience.

Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to thrive in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment, and a passion for producing world-class content that reflects the quality and legacy of NFL Films.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Utilize DaVinci Resolve Fairlight and other industry-standard tools to manage audio post-production workflows.
• Apply advanced audio restoration and repair techniques utilizing 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.

Required Education and Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Other Key Attributes

• 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 organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to remain composed and productive in fast-paced production environments.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• In-office position.
• Standard schedule averages 40 hours per week.
• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and other non-standard schedules as required by production demands and delivery deadlines.
• This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate's experience, credentials, or expertise significantly exceed the qualifications required for the role, would the NFL consider compensation near the upper end of the range.