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Crooked Media

Audio Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K/yr

Editing, mixing and sound designing other audio (promos, ads, etc.) as assigned * Collaborating with producers, videographers, and other team members This provides a summary of how you'll spend your ...

Adecco

Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editor

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$68.52/hr

... of sound mixing and recording scratch audio, when necessary, offline/online edit via proxy media and remote workflow, and color grade using Adobe Lumetri. · Experience in using After Effects ...

KLA

Mixed-Signal Hardware Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

As a Mixed-Signal Hardware Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of ... Makes sound architecture and design tradeoff decisions within their area of responsibility. * Leads ...

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How much do sound mixer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for sound mixer in California is $17.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a sound mixer do?

A sound mixer is responsible for recording, balancing, and adjusting audio during film, television, or live event productions. They operate equipment to capture dialogue, ambient sounds, and effects, ensuring audio quality meets production standards. Sound mixers work closely with directors and other crew members to achieve the desired sound atmosphere and clarity. Their work is essential for creating an immersive and professional final product.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sound mixer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sound Mixer, you need a solid understanding of audio engineering principles, acoustics, and experience with recording and mixing, often supported by a relevant degree or formal training. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, mixing consoles, and wireless microphone systems is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality sound that enhances the overall production and meets the creative vision of the project.

What are some common challenges a sound mixer faces on set, and how can they be addressed?

Sound Mixers frequently contend with unpredictable background noise, changing acoustics, and limited time for setup during shoots. To address these challenges, they often need to collaborate closely with directors, camera operators, and boom operators to identify optimal microphone placements and adjust settings on the fly. Proactive communication, rigorous equipment checks, and flexibility are key to ensuring high-quality audio capture in dynamic environments.

What is the difference between Sound Mixer vs Sound Editor?

AspectSound MixerSound Editor
Primary RoleRecords, balances, and blends audio during filming or live eventsEdits, cleans, and arranges audio recordings in post-production
CredentialsAudio engineering certifications, experience with mixing consolesAudio editing skills, familiarity with editing software
Work EnvironmentOn-set, live venues, recording studiosPost-production studios, editing suites
Industry UsageFilm, TV, live eventsFilm, TV, music production

While both roles involve working with audio, a Sound Mixer focuses on capturing and balancing sound during production, whereas a Sound Editor specializes in refining and editing audio recordings after filming or recording sessions. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the audio industry.

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Infographic showing various Sound Mixer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,525 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Audio Engineer

Crooked Media

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

At Crooked, we believe the answer to a rising authoritarian movement is a democratic movement powerful enough to fight it and (fingers crossed) defeat it. That means using all the tools at our disposal as a media company to help build a massive, diverse coalition united behind a core set of democratic values: freedom, equality, compassion, and the rule of law.
Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us-one that doesn't just focus on what's broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it's up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.
Job Summary:
Crooked is hiring for an Audio Engineer on the Audio department reporting to the Associate Director, Production. This role will focus on recording, assembling, and mixing our podcasts. The ideal candidate is a team player and enjoys a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where you are often jumping from task to task. Interest in comedy and helping people understand the news is also a plus!
This role is based on-site (Mon-Fri) in our Los Angeles office, with a schedule that requires a mix of days running from 9am-5:30pm or 12pm-8:30pm, and may be asked to travel from time to time. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate before the start date.
How You'll Spend Your Time:
  • Setting up and testing sound equipment before each recording
  • Running recording sessions (both remote and in studio)
  • Mixing sessions to proper loudness specs, sourcing and placing music on deadline
  • Resolving technical issues when they arise
  • Editing, mixing and sound designing other audio (promos, ads, etc.) as assigned
  • Collaborating with producers, videographers, and other team members

This job description provides a summary of how you'll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time.
What You'll Bring To The Table:
  • 3+ years experience with sound editing and recording equipment
  • Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques in studio and live sound environments
  • Expertise in ProTools and a working knowledge of other audio software and hardware like iZotope RX suite, Totalmix, RME products
  • Expertise in recording using Zoom and Riverside
  • Understanding of field recording gear such as Shure MV7, Zoom H4N and Zoom Podtrack P4
  • Experience mixing live sound. Experience mixing variety or comedy shows a plus.
  • Experience setting up and tearing down sound stage audio and recording equipment in live audience environments is a plus
  • Experience mixing variety shows for live audience and podcast recording simultaneously is a plus
  • Creativity in both the style of your mixing and in solving production problems
  • A team player with excellent communication skills
  • A self-motivated, proactive, and nice attitude
  • Punctual, accountable, and easily reachable during work hours
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs

Pay and Perks:
This position is covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement and the salary for this role is $90,000.
In addition to your salary, we also offer full-time employees excellent benefits, including:
  • Paid healthcare
  • 401k match
  • Generous vacation and paid leave including, sick, bereavement, pregnancy loss, and disability leaves
  • 20 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Commuter reimbursement or paid parking
  • Communications stipend
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?

About Us
We welcome everyone-as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.
We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.
That's it. End of mission.

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