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NPR

Audio Engineer

Washington, DC

$44.04 - $49.67/hr

Assemble and mix complex live broadcasts, streaming content, and pre-produced elements working with ... Proficient in fundamentals of audio engineering and signal flow * Proven ability to identify and ...

NPR

Audio Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

Assemble and mix complex live broadcasts, streaming content, and pre-produced elements working with ... Proficient in fundamentals of audio engineering and signal flow * Proven ability to identify and ...

NPR

Audio Engineer

Washington, DC

Assemble and mix complex live broadcasts, streaming content, and pre-produced elements working with ... Proficient in fundamentals of audio engineering and signal flow * Proven ability to identify and ...

UnionMain Homes

Freelance Photographer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$60.25 - $68/hr

Job Title: Freelance Photographer / Social Media Videographer (8-Hour Day) Job Type: Freelance ... Ensure proper lighting, composition, and audio quality (if applicable) * Deliver a mix of candid ...

UnionMain Homes

Freelance Photographer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$60.25 - $68/hr

Job Title: Freelance Photographer / Social Media Videographer (8-Hour Day) Job Type: Freelance ... Ensure proper lighting, composition, and audio quality (if applicable) * Deliver a mix of candid ...

ElevenLabs

Audio Engineering (Freelance)

Poland, NY · On-site

As an Audio Engineer, you will: * Create, refine, and iterate on custom voices for ElevenLabs customer using different techniques * Clean, edit, and prepare customer audio to ensure optimal cloning ...

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How much do freelance audio mix engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance audio mix engineer in the United States is $84,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Freelance Audio Mix Engineer do?

A Freelance Audio Mix Engineer is responsible for blending and balancing individual audio tracks—such as vocals, instruments, and effects—into a polished final mix. They work independently with clients on a project basis, often in music, film, or television. Their tasks include adjusting levels, equalization, compression, and adding effects to ensure clarity and cohesion in the audio. Freelance mix engineers may also offer creative input to enhance the overall sound. They typically use digital audio workstations (DAWs) and other specialized equipment to achieve professional-quality results.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Audio Mix Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Audio Mix Engineer, you need a solid understanding of audio engineering principles, mixing techniques, and a strong portfolio demonstrating your work. Proficiency with industry-standard digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools or Logic Pro, as well as familiarity with plugins and audio processing hardware, is typically required. Strong communication, time management, and client relationship skills help you stand out in a competitive freelance environment. These skills ensure you can deliver high-quality mixes that meet client expectations while managing multiple projects and building a reliable reputation.

What are some common challenges freelance audio mix engineers face when working with clients remotely?

Freelance audio mix engineers often encounter challenges such as unclear project expectations, communication delays, and receiving poorly recorded source material from clients. To overcome these, it's important to establish clear guidelines, maintain regular communication, and set up a structured revision process. Additionally, using reliable file-sharing platforms and providing clients with straightforward instructions can help ensure smooth project delivery and successful collaborations.

What is the difference between Freelance Audio Mix Engineer vs Freelance Sound Designer?

AspectFreelance Audio Mix EngineerFreelance Sound Designer
CredentialsAudio engineering certifications, music production experienceSound design courses, audio editing skills
Work EnvironmentRecording studios, post-production facilities, remote projectsFilm sets, game development studios, post-production
Industry UsageMusic, film, TV, advertisingVideo games, film, multimedia projects

Both roles require strong audio skills and familiarity with digital audio workstations. While Freelance Audio Mix Engineers focus on balancing and blending audio tracks for a polished sound, Freelance Sound Designers create unique sound effects and audio elements to enhance visual media. The choice depends on whether you prefer mixing existing audio or designing new sounds for various media projects.

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Audio Engineer - (Part Time - On Call) - Los Angeles

Audio Engineer - (Part Time - On Call) - Los Angeles

Side

Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. 

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. 

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.   

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit  www.side.inc

About the Role:
Side is looking for a Part-Time on-call or Freelance Audio Engineer to join our amazing Audio Production team in Los Angeles. As an Audio Engineer, you will be responsible for the smooth running of games dialogue recording sessions for a multitude of games, from indie mobile to AAA console, helping to ensure the timely completion of agreed deliverables and milestones, to a very high standard. As an outsourcer it's this that brings clients back, and it's returning clients that keep the awards coming.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

    • Engineer studio sessions at our Los Angeles studios, from recording wild dialogue to full ADR recording.
    • To engineer, setup and run HMC (Head Mounted Camera) sessions, making sure video is captured according to brief.
    • Prepare studio sessions' assets such as audio and video reference files and dialogue scripts.
    • Maintain studios and studio equipment as is practicable.
    • Develop studio services, processes, and workflow as part of an international team.
    • Record location audio at sound stages or external.

Other

    • Adhere to company Security, Confidentiality and Health and Safety procedures and ensure the compliance of the team.
    • Adhere to the company IT and HR procedures and ensure the compliance of the team.
    • Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organisation.

Requirements

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

    • 4+ years' experience as an engineer in a commercial postproduction recording studio, ideally working for some time with dialogue / ADR recording.
    • Experienced user of Pro Tools and other DAWs.
    • 100% comfortable with and enthused by audio / video / IT technology in general.
    • Excellent client facing and internal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
    • Both a self-starter, able to work alone as and where necessary, and a team player, able to muck in at all levels to get the job done.
    • Comfortable both taking instruction from senior members of staff and giving instruction to junior members of staff.

Qualifications

  • Music or Post-Production accredited course or training is desirable.

Additional Information

  • Multi award winning games dialogue specialist SIDE is a fast-paced and creative environment working with one of the video game industry's most successful and well-respected audio production companies.
  • With over 20 years' experience, an international network of resources, SIDE's award-winning team of technical and creative experts still hold the same collective intention: To develop the truest interpretation of each client's vision - for audiences of every genre, on any platform, in all languages.
  • SIDE are also very active in the technology & digital media industries, working with a multitude of innovative clients from around the world that develop devices which are present in consumers everyday lives.

Benefits

This role is offered at a fixed flat rate of $30/hour. The rate has been carefully aligned with California wage requirements and market standards for this type of project, and reflects the final set rate for this position.

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