Sound & Audio Jobs

WildBear is expanding its Audio team! We’ve got an exciting 2026 ahead of us so we are looking to fill the role of Audio Designer / Sound Mixer in our Broadcast / Feature department.

We are interested in hearing from applicants with the following experience;

Essential:
- Demonstrated experience in audio post-production within film, television or media environments.
- Strong technical skills in audio tools and workflows (e.g. Pro Tools or equivalent).
- Experience delivering audio outputs to required specifications and standards.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable:
- Experience in documentary or factual production.
- Experience working across multiple concurrent productions.

Work will include building advanced Protools projects, utilising our WildBear sound design library to complete audio design, a strong understanding of industry plugins to clean up and finesse projects, a capability of mixing complex audio projects to deliver in a broadcast and feature environment.

This opportunity is an onsite role based in Canberra City ACT. If you have applied to a similar role at WB previously but were unsuccessful you are welcome to re-apply in this round. We’re keen to hear from you via our Employment Hero website link, please submit cover letter and CV via the portal.

Company Overview:
WildBear is a world leading factual entertainment team, who for over 30 years have been producing award winning television, documentaries, feature films and a renowned stock footage library. With teams in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and New Zealand, Wildbear have never wavered from its core mission to fearlessly collaborate on stories that resonate and captivate audiences across the globe. Because together, our stories matter.

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Mic check 1, 2…calling all Soundies🎤
Are you ready to remix your career in 2024?
Hit stop, rewind, and fast-forward your CV and Sound Folio to Cutting Edge Sound.
We’re on the hunt for a Sound Designer/Audio Engineer to join our post-production team.
If you’re a Pro Tools pro with a passion for sound and client service, let’s chat!
Open mic sessions (meet & greets) start next week.

Who is Cutting Edge?

Boasting a colourful resume of projects from the advertising, film, and television industries, Cutting Edge has earned itself a reputation as a leading provider of post-production, sound, design, & animation, nationally and globally.

About The Role

As a member of the Cutting Edge Post-Production Team, you'll answer directly to our Executive Producer & Head of Sound, and work hand-in-hand with our incredible Sound Team, Creative Director, Visual Artists, and team of Producers.

We're not just looking for a Soundie to hit record and push some faders, we're looking for someone who can turn the volume up to 11 and make some noise!
You'll be recording, mixing, and crafting spectral soundscapes in our studios all while making our clients feel like Rock Stars.


Key Duties as a Sound Designer

- Record voiceovers and guide tracks, mix dialogue, sound effects, and music
- Create and craft sound design and effects
- Source and curate music from a multitude of libraries
- Proficient with Pro Tools, Izotope, Basehead, Soundly, Davinci Resolve, etc
- Skilled with Mac OS X, Google Docs, Sheets, etc
- Collaborate with clients ensuring project goals are met
- Strong understanding of data management, audio and video codecs, and deliverable formats
- Maintain sound equipment and manage the audio library

Skills & Experience

- 1-2 years experience in Post-Production Sound (with the chops to prove it)
- A great ear for sound, music, and all things that make noise
- Ability to make clients feel like Rock Stars
- You can operate solo, but you're also a fantastic team player
- High energy levels and people skills that can light up a room but also know when it's time to 'hit mute' and get on with it
- You understand the ins and outs of the post-production pipelines and processes
- Proactive problem solver with a focus on teamwork

About You

You must be a driven individual with a thirst for learning and a passion for audio excellence!

At Cutting Edge, we believe that sometimes the most extraordinary talent doesn't necessarily come with years of experience; it's who you are and what drives you. We're on the lookout for someone with creative prowess, a love for people, an extraordinary imagination, and a strong portfolio of sound design and audio craft.

If this sounds like your next career move, we want to hear from you!
APPLY NOW

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Recruitment agents need not apply. Cutting Edge is an equal-opportunity employer.

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