Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all. 
We are searching for a talented and versatile Audio Engineer to join our Studio and Events Production Team. Our teams have invested in technologies to make our audio capabilities exceptional, and we are looking for an individual to take our audio operations to the next level. This role involves working closely out of our Arlington Headquarters, contributing to field production, and completing post-production audio editing as needed.  The ideal candidate will have a keen ear for audio quality, both live and edited, and the ability to refine audio workflows in coordination with external vendors as required. In this role, you’ll deliver at every aspect in audio: from microphone selection and placement, to managing Dante routes and DAW, to boom operation and miking talent. It is essential this candidate is comfortable working independently as the sole audio technician and engineer for a project, in addition to contributing to and leading an audio team for large-scale productions.


Your Responsibilities IncludeSet up, operate, and maintain audio equipment for studio, live event, and field productions, using systems including Allen and Heath C3500 and DM 48 mixers, DT168, Zaxcom, Sound Devices, Axient, and Dante.Provide audio engineering support for on-site, hybrid, and remote events, ensuring high-quality sound for all audiences and troubleshooting audio interruptions promptly.Support field productions, capturing audio for projects including new segments, podcasts, documentary-style videos, etc.Edit and mix audio for audio visual projects utilizing DAWs such as Pro Tools, Audition, or similar software.Collaborate with onsite and post-production teams to enhance audio quality and ensure consistency across various projects.Work closely with external vendors to refine and optimize audio workflows, contracting additional audio support for projects as required.Manage and continue to build upon a robust audio inventory, specifically a state-of-the-art microphone selection, ensuring all equipment is in good working condition and servicing as needed.Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve audio production quality.Assist in proposal development and contracting for freelance audio support to expand our capacity to serve our clients.Support organization plans to enhance audience experiences and provide concierge-level support for client requests. 

Skills You Bring to the OrganizationMinimum of 3 years of experience in audio engineering for studio and live event productions.Proficiency in operating and maintaining audio equipment, including microphones, mixers, audio interfaces, and advanced systems like Zaxcom, Sound Devices, Axient, Dante, Allen & Heath C3500, DM48, and DT168.Experience with audio editing software such as Pro Tools, Audition, or similar.Strong understanding of audio signal flow, acoustics, and sound reinforcement techniques.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in live production environments.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel for remote event support as needed.Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve high-quality overall productions.What We OfferA meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans.A vision-driven community of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others.Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve.Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting.Competitive health and wellness benefitsOur flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed.A purchasing credit card to use for business expenses.Mileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commute.Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through principle-based management and other industry-specific programs.Stand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.  Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation's biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds—including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy—to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.     Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.      We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.