Audio Engineer

Audio Engineer

Augustine Institute Studios is seeking an audio engineer with recording skills and high-level craftsmanship, coupled with superior editing chops. Please submit a resume and reel that features a good sampling of your current stylistic sensibilities and technical competencies.

Seeking a self-motivated production expert who can push projects over the finish line with a high-level of competency. Experienced editing competencies, with an ear for story, understanding of the content to relay what is necessary, and a desire to work with our award-winning creative Catholic film and audio team. This role will help bring high-quality Catholic media to life through the Amen App, audio dramas, podcasts, audiobooks, music, educational content, and other audio projects.

The Audio Engineer will play a key role throughout the audio production process—from recording and editing to sound design, mixing, mastering, and final delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a creative ear, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for using the craft of audio storytelling to serve the mission of the Augustine Institute.

A strong understanding of Catholicism is a must; a faithful Catholic identity is a plus. You will work under the daily direction of the creative and logistic leads of each project. As with any non-profit organization, multiple hats will be worn that extend to the wider world of filmmaking.

This full-time position will work out of the Augustine Institute home office in Florissant, Missouri.

This is a collaborative role that will work closely with producers, directors, writers, voice talent, composers, and other members of the Studios team to create engaging, polished, and technically excellent audio experiences. This role will also collaborate and interact with the Content team at large, that is to say, work with and contribute to content development teams, curriculum, and other content partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Record, edit, mix, master, and deliver high-quality audio for a wide range of Augustine Institute Studios projects.
• Support audio production for the Amen App, including prayers, meditations, reflections, podcasts, and other audio experiences.
• Engineer and produce audio dramas, including dialogue recording, editing, sound design, ambience, Foley, music integration, mixing, and mastering.
• Record and produce podcasts, interviews, voiceover, narration, audiobooks, music, and other studio-based audio content.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot professional recording equipment, microphones, studio systems, and related hardware.
• Manage and maintain audio sessions and projects within industry-standard digital audio workstations (DAWs).
• Perform detailed dialogue editing, noise reduction, restoration, EQ, compression, balancing, and other processing as needed to achieve professional results.
• Create and implement sound design that supports storytelling, emotion, atmosphere, and the overall creative vision of a project.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, writers, composers, and other creative team members to determine appropriate recording and post-production approaches.
• Participate in recording sessions and provide technical and creative guidance to voice talent and other contributors when appropriate.
• Ensure audio meets appropriate technical specifications and quality standards for digital distribution, mobile applications, streaming platforms, and other delivery formats.
• Organize, archive, and maintain audio files, sessions, sound libraries, and project assets in accordance with established Studios workflows.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide audio-production support to members of the Studios team.
• Help maintain and improve studio workflows, recording practices, and postproduction processes.
• Stay current with developments in audio technology, recording techniques, software, plugins, and emerging production tools.
• Contribute creatively to the ongoing development of Augustine Institute Studios' audio production capabilities.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in audio production, engineering, editing, or post-production.
• Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Music Production, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard DAWs, particularly Pro Tools; experience with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or other professional audio platforms is a plus.
• Strong understanding of professional recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and audio post-production techniques.
• Demonstrated experience recording and editing spoken-word content, including dialogue, narration, podcasts, voiceover, or audiobooks.
• Experience with narrative audio, sound design, Foley, or audio drama production strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of microphones, signal flow, acoustics, recording equipment, studio systems, and audio troubleshooting.
• Experience with dialogue cleanup, noise reduction, restoration, and processing of recorded speech.
• A highly developed ear for audio quality and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with creative storytelling and artistic direction.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both creative and technical team members.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and resourceful when addressing technical or production challenges.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven creative environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, workflows, and production techniques.
• A passion for excellence in Catholic media and an appreciation for the mission of the Augustine Institute.

Preferred Experience

• Experience producing audio dramas or narrative podcasts.
• Experience creating audio content for mobile apps or digital media platforms.
• Experience working with voice actors, narrators, composers, and other performers.
• Experience with immersive or cinematic sound design.
• Experience with music recording, editing, and production.
• Familiarity with loudness standards and delivery specifications for streaming, podcasting, mobile applications, and digital distribution.
• Experience managing large audio libraries and complex production sessions.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will help Augustine Institute Studios consistently deliver audio that is technically excellent, creatively compelling, and worthy of the stories and messages we seek to share. Whether engineering a recording session for the Amen App, building an immersive soundscape for an audio drama, producing a podcast, or preparing a final master for distribution, this person will bring professionalism, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to every project.