Dialogue Editor: Technical

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar North is on the lookout for a talented Dialogue Editor, who possess a passion for dialogue in games.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

WHAT WE DO

• The award-winning Rockstar audio team combines all audio disciplines, designing and implementing the sound, music, and dialogue technology as well as content for our games.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Edit, clean-up, and mix dialogue in Pro Tools and Reaper.
• Develop and apply creative effects chains for offline and real-time dialogue processing.
• Collaborate with our Audio R&D and Tools teams on advanced dialogue processing tools.
• Upload assets through source control.
• Provide daily and/or weekly status reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues at other R* studios as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Sound Engineering, Audio Production, or other relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience working in audio for games, film or TV production.

SKILLS

• Experience with Pro Tools, Reaper or other industry standard DAW software.
• Experience using audio software and plugins for audio cleanup, mixing and mastering.
• Experience using audio software and plugins for creative dialogue processing.
• Detailed understanding of audio editing / mixing and video and audio synchronization.
• Knowledge of dialogue loudness standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, to take initiative and follow through on projects.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask, and work under shifting deadlines.
• Demonstrated success within a swift, efficient, well-structured, and disciplined team, with a proven track record of consistently performing in a high-volume, fast -turnaround environment.
• Approaches tasks with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing loyalty and a robust work ethic.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience with batch approaches to efficiently master dialogue at scale.
• Familiarity with modular audio processing software like Max or PureData.
• Engineering experience on dialogue recording sessions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department. 

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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