Production Sound Recordist — Client Project

Production Sound Recordist — Client Project

Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity

Aru Labs is looking for aProduction Sound Recordist / Location Sound Mixer for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.

This is aproject-based opportunity, not a permanent position at Aru Labs.

The series is a character-driven story exploringstartups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life.

We're looking for someone who can captureclean, natural and cinematic production sound across different locations and shooting environments.

What you'll do

• Record production dialogue during filming

• Set up and operate professional location sound equipment

• Select and position microphones based on each scene

• Work closely with the Director and DOP

• Monitor dialogue and ambient sound throughout each take

• Maintain clean audio levels and recordings

• Manage wireless microphones and boom recording

• Record useful room tone and location ambience

• Identify and communicate sound issues before or during takes

• Maintain organized audio files and backups

• Coordinate with the post-production sound team when required

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a production sound recordist, location sound mixer or boom operator

• Strong understanding of dialogue recording

• Experience with boom microphones and wireless lavalier systems

• Comfortable recording in both controlled interiors and unpredictable outdoor environments

• Good knowledge of professional sound equipment

• Strong attention to detail

• Calm and collaborative approach on set

Experience infilms, web series, short films, commercials, music videos or documentary production is welcome.

Working arrangement

Remote: Pre-production / planning
Travel: Required during production
Engagement: Project-based / contract
Production window: Late November – early December
Potential locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs

International and India-based candidates are welcome.

Who you'll work with

You will work closely with:

• Creator / Writer / Director

• Director of Photography

• 1st Assistant Director

• Actors and creative talent

• Production team

• Post-production sound team

We're building asmall, focused production crew, so communication and collaboration are important.

Ideal candidate

You might be a good fit if you:

• Care deeply about dialogue quality

• Know how to work efficiently on a small set

• Can adapt to different locations and environments

• Are comfortable working with a lean crew

• Understand that great sound is about more than simply pressing record

• Can collaborate closely with a first-time Director and the DOP

How to apply

Please send:

• CV / profile

• Portfolio or showreel

• Examples of projects you've recorded

• LinkedIn / Instagram

• Current location

• Equipment you typically work with

• Availability during late November / early December

• Expected project fee or day rate

Apply with the subject: Production Sound — Web Series Client Project

Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.

Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production.

If you're interested in working on an ambitious independent web series with a lean international production team, we'd love to hear from you.