Producersound engineer

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM) publisher of. As a leading global media organisation we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.

Guardian Australia is looking for a producer/sound engineer to work on our daily news podcast Full Story. The role involves pitching and producing news podcasts sometimes at a short deadline with Guardian Australia reporters and external talent. You will be required to book and organise talent help with the structure of the show edit audio contribute to and manage production workflow and help maintain studio equipment and software.

This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role you will

Develop a strong understanding of our multimedia podcast strategy and contribute ideas that align with its values style and content
Contribute to the planning of newsgathering and output joining meetings and suggesting ideas
Help to develop and manage a production workflow and maintain studio equipment and software
Work closely with the Executive Producer Podcasts and senior producers to plan content
Create project and signal chain templates for editing in Reaper. Experience in Reaper is preferred but not essential.
Train producers on how to use audio equipment
Train producers to edit and mix in Reaper
Assist in training non-audio specialists in presentation and recording
Clean and repair audio
Assist in recording and content gathering activities
Creative sound design of projects
Undertake fine edits on edited work
Insert and mix music and sound effects into edited work
Enact feedback on edits
Mix and master finished projects for publication
Undertake content edits when necessary
Mix sound for video projects when necessary
Work with external providers and platforms as required to produce audio content
Problem solve tech issues with equipment and software
Assist in tracking and maintaining audio equipment and facilities

Youll bring.

Knowledge and experience

Understanding of the editorial aims and values of the Guardian
Experience in engineering podcasts or audio features
Significant experience editing dialogue
Experience with audio editing software - able to cut tape fast to a high quality and mix multi voice packages well
Strong editorial judgment
Experience recording audio in studio and in the field
Ability to consistently deliver on deadline
Ability to innovate in audio
Understanding of the latest developments in audio
Awareness of the needs and interests of the Guardians readers/audiences

Skills / behaviours

A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
Collaborative
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable producing work on a tight deadline
Organised and able to manage multiple projects at a time
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to work with high profile journalists
Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to build relationships at all levels
Passion for narrative audio podcast production and digital journalism
Creativity
Comfortable recording audio in studio and on location

About working at Guardian Australia

Hybrid working
Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
Paid volunteer leave
Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
Guardian digital subscription

For more information please view the full job descriptionhere.

This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 26 February 2026

If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process please email

We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people including people of colour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from different social classes people with diverse gender and sexual identities and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.

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DescriptionGuardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM) publisher of. As a leading global media organisation we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.Guardian Australia is looking for a producer/sound engineer to work on our daily ...