Audio/Video Intern Job at Areya Media, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Areya Media
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Audio/Video Intern

The Audio/Video Intern is directly responsible for recording and editing audio/video content for OkayAfrica & Okayplayer, taking projects from raw capture to final delivery. The intern will gain a keen understanding of the post production workflow, including syncing, assembly, audio mixing, and graphics implementation. Adaptability and a sharp creative eye are essential to meet the evolving technical needs of our team.

The ideal candidate would have the following:

  • Assist in setting up and operating recording equipment (microphones, mixers, audio interfaces) for interviews, podcasts, and voice-over sessions.
  • Record and engineer high-quality audio, monitoring levels and ensuring clarity during sessions.
  • Edit and clean raw audio recordings to remove mistakes, background noise, and filler words.
  • Mix dialogue, music tracks, and sound effects to create a balanced, professional, and broadcast-ready final product.
  • Assemble and arrange audio segments for long-form content like podcasts, including adding intros, outros, and advertisements.
  • On-Set Production Support: Provide hands-on support during on-location and in-studio video shoots by assisting with equipment setup and breakdown, operating boom microphones to capture high-quality audio, and acting as a production assistant (PA) to the entire crew.
  • Audio Distribution & Platform Management: Prepare, format, and manage the final uploads of all audio content to Digital Service Providers (DSPs) such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts, ensuring all files meet industry standards for public distribution.
  • Media Management & Archiving: Meticulously organize and archive all raw audio files, project sessions, and final masters according to the company's workflow, ensuring all assets are easily accessible for future use.
  • Post-Production Collaboration & Delivery: Act as a key liaison between audio and video teams by delivering final mixed audio tracks to editors and providing collaborative support to ensure a seamless and efficient post-production pipeline.

We are seeking a candidate who is deeply immersed in the culture we represent and is eager to build a foundation in media production. This role is a key support function for our creative team.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A deep and authentic passion for Black culture, with a strong knowledge of its musical evolution, including Hip-Hop, R&B (from the 90s to present), Afrobeats, and Amapiano. This is crucial for informing your work in audio editing and scoring.
  • Proficiency in an audio editing software/DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is required. Hands-on experience with Adobe Audition or Pro Tools is highly preferred. Familiarity with Logic Pro or Ableton Live is also a major plus.
  • A portfolio of personal or academic projects that demonstrates your skills and aptitude for audio production, music creation, or on-set sound recording.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail that is essential for archiving audio files and managing uploads to DSPs.
  • A fundamental understanding of various social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and how audio drives engagement within video content.
  • A collaborative spirit with strong communication skills, ready to support the production and post-production teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • The ability to work on-site at our Brooklyn office 3 days per week and be based in the NYC metropolitan area.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the following are working conditions will be encountered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Hybrid work schedule; Part Time in-person & remote
  • Areya Media adheres to a hybrid work model. This role will be expected to report into the office (NY) 3 days per week (subject to change depending on business needs).
  • 24 hours per week

Areya Media, Inc. offers the following compensation package:

  • Hourly salary: $16.50/hr

Areya Media, Inc. is committed to defining and amplifying the voices of creators, contemporaries, and the people they inspire. The creation of bold, original and compelling content to entertain, inform and inspire Okayplayer's audience.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, Remote work, 3 days per week,

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