Role Overview
StoryCo is looking for a talented Audio Engineer with strong Pro Tools experience to join our creative team.
In this role, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the audio experience of our video comics - transforming static 2D webcomics into immersive, multimedia storytelling. An ear for sound design and DAW-proficiency are top priorities, as you’ll be using it to edit, mix, and master voice performances, sound effects, and music into a polished final audio track.
Working closely with a Story Producer, you’ll collaborate on the overall creative vision and be responsible for sourcing and implementing all audio elements. This includes selecting license-free music and SFX, processing voice actor performances, and delivering high-quality, fully mixed audio for each project.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Story Producer to align a shared creative vision for the soundscape of the story, while focusing creative energy on building the necessary audio elements.
Source story-appropriate sound effects and music via royalty-free libraries, or create new music and sound effects wherever necessary.
Edit and fine-tune audio components using tools like Pro Tools (preferred) Ableton Live, Nuendo, or similar platforms.
Mix voice performances from voice actors, master final audio tracks into high-quality episodes.
Maintain consistency and quality across all audio elements, ensuring that they enhance the immersive experience without overshadowing the visual components.
Assist in developing streamlined workflows for sourcing, editing, and integrating audio into multimedia stories.
Other related tasks assigned by the Manager.
Location: Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City.
Collaboration & Reporting
Reporting Line: Reports to the Story Producer and Production Manager.
Team Collaboration:
Works closely with the Story Producer to align on the narrative tone and timing of audio elements.
Collaborates with other pod members to ensure audio complements visual storytelling.
Working Hours: Full-time, on-site.
Requirements
Creative Ear: Strong sense of how sound effects, music, and voice elevate storytelling; experience in music, podcasts, or film/TV audio.
Technical Skills: Proficient in audio editing software (Pro Tools, Ableton, etc.); familiarity with voice libraries, audio generation tools, and royalty-free assets. Quick to learn new platforms.
Collaboration: Experienced working with cross-functional creative teams; clear communicator and team player.
Execution: Able to manage multiple projects with speed and quality; highly organized and deadline-driven.
Ownership: Proactive, problem-solving, and accountable from concept to completion; open to feedback and iteration.
Working Conditions
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: on-site, with primary operations based in Ho Chi Minh City. Flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate collaboration with cross-functional teams across time zones.
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT+7), Monday to Friday, with flexibility based on production needs and deadlines.
Benefits
Compensation & Bonuses: Highly competitive salary and opportunities for bonuses for meeting monthly goals.
Rapid career progression: Team members be trained with opportunities to grow into team leaders in 6-12 months.
Dynamic, fast-paced and creative work environment: StoryCo is a startup in the creative space — we move fast, while entrusting team with freedom to do their best work.
Work with team of seasoned art/entertainment professionals: StoryCo’s founding team members have roots in Hollywood, working with international stars like Tyler the Creator, Kim Kardashian, Los Angeles Lakers, Ellen Degeneres, and more. Our on-site audio team in Ho Chi Minh City consists of both seasoned professionals and young, passionate change-makers.
Pioneering technology: Opportunity to be the first to work with breakthrough storytelling technology, becoming a pioneer in video/motion comics globally.
