Department: Information Technology/Production

Start Date: ASAP

Audio Technician

Nerd Corps Entertainment is seeking a skilled Audio Technician to join our Team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audio/Computer System Administration

  • Be knowledgeable in the use of Pro Tools, Avid products and related hardware/software systems
  • Provide audio equipment support to production staff and sound editors
  • Proactive in assisting production staff, sound editors and Avid Editors with technical problems
  • Ensure all audio equipment and related computer systems are up to date with security patches, virus software including updates and application/firmware patches
  • Routine maintenance of audio hardware including cleaning, cabling and preventive maintenance
  • Provide support for AVID workstations, UNITY storage network
  • Keep up to date with current technologies and be open to integrating new technologies
  • Provide hardware support, this includes working with hardware vendors to trouble shoot RMA and fix damaged or faulted hardware
  • Trouble shoot basic network problems
  • Troubleshoot and administer peripherals, Printers, Fax machines and scanners
  • Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner

Data Protection

  • Maintain backup strategy and backup systems of audio files
  • Troubleshoot backup system
  • Recover Data from onsite backups as requested by production staff

Network/System Security

  • Maintain system and workstation security policies defined by the IT Department
  • Work with senior IT staff to enforce Nerd Corps network and system security policy
  • Educate staff on common security procedures and requirements of safe and secure computing and file handling

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Apple OS9/OSX
  • Pro Tools
  • XP 32 bit/x64 Workstation
  • TCP/IP Networks
  • Plug-in licensing control for Audio equipment/Pro Tools
  • Great team player
  • Great attention to details
  • Highly organized with an ability to multitask
  • Proactive to anticipate the needs of production
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Thrive in a high pressure, deadline-oriented environment
  • Willing to learn new technologies and operating environments
  • 2+ years experience in sound/audio hardware/software systems
  • Formal Education/degree in audio/computer systems support

AN ASSET TO HAVE:

  • Windows 7 Pro x64
  • Windows 2000, 2003 Server
  • Working knowledge of Linux/Unix

Note: Successful applicants must be a Canadian citizen or possess landed immigrant status and be willing to work at Nerd Corps Studio in Vancouver, BC Canada.

We would like to convey our sincere thanks to all those who express interest in being a part of the Nerd Corps team. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive we may be unable to reply to all applicants.

Please send resumes to recruiting@nerdcorps.com and include a link to your portfolio (if applicable).

No Phone Calls Please.

Mail:
Nerd Corps Entertainment, Inc.
Level 3, 1256 East 6th Avenue
Vancouver BC
V5T 1E7
Attention: Recruiting

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