Freelance Sound Engineer — Studio, Live & Post-Production
Freelance Sound Engineer — Studio, Live & Post-Production
John Kind Studios LLC | Boston / New England | Hybrid & Remote | Project-Based Contract Assignments
ABOUT JKS
John Kind Studios LLC is a creative production and strategic services company serving New England and Atlanta. We bring together strategy, creative talent, production, and project management to help organizations move important work from idea to execution.
Our mission: Make what needs to happen, happen.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are expanding our Sound Engineering roster and seeking reliable audio professionals for freelance, project-based assignments.
JKS supports recording artists, businesses, organizations, events, filmmakers, educators, and content creators through professional audio production and technical services.
We are interested in engineers with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Studio Recording & Music Production
Live Sound & Event Audio
On-Location Audio Recording
Remote Mixing, Mastering & Audio Post-Production
You do not need to specialize in every category. We welcome engineers with clearly defined technical strengths who can independently deliver professional results within their area of expertise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Studio Recording & Music Production
Record vocals, instruments, interviews, podcasts, and other studio sessions.
Set up microphones, interfaces, headphones, monitoring, and recording equipment.
Manage recording sessions, signal levels, and audio quality.
Assist with vocal production, editing, and session organization when required.
Live Sound & Event Audio
Set up and operate microphones, mixers, speakers, monitors, and related equipment.
Support conferences, performances, workshops, presentations, and community events.
Manage live audio levels, routing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Coordinate with event producers, performers, AV technicians, and venue staff.
On-Location Audio Recording
Capture clean dialogue, interviews, performances, and environmental sound.
Operate boom microphones, lavaliers, field recorders, and wireless audio systems.
Monitor recordings and manage audio files during production.
Coordinate with videographers and production crews.
Remote Mixing, Mastering & Post-Production
Edit, clean, mix, and master recorded audio.
Process vocals, music, podcasts, dialogue, and audiovisual content.
Perform noise reduction, EQ, compression, balancing, and other required processing.
Deliver professional files according to approved project specifications.
Complete revisions within agreed project scopes and deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience in at least one listed audio discipline.
Working knowledge of appropriate recording, mixing, or live sound equipment.
Familiarity with relevant software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, Adobe Audition, or comparable tools.
Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and maintain professional audio quality.
Strong communication, reliability, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with creative and production teams.
Willingness to follow JKS project briefs, production standards, and delivery requirements.
Current students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply. A specific degree is not required when relevant experience and work samples demonstrate proficiency.
Live Audio Equipment & Technical Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:
Digital and analog mixing consoles, including Behringer X32/X Air, Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Soundcraft, or comparable systems.
PA systems, stage monitors, wireless microphones, and live audio equipment.
Front-of-house (FOH) mixing, monitor mixing, gain staging, and signal routing.
Dante audio networking, stage boxes, and multichannel recording.
Field recorders, lavalier microphones, boom microphones, and location audio systems.
Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or comparable digital audio workstations.
Applicants are not required to know every system. Please identify the equipment and software you have operated independently and the types of productions you've supported.
EQUIPMENT & WORK ARRANGEMENTS
Assignments may take place in professional recording studios, client venues, production locations, or remotely.
Applicants should identify the equipment and software they own or can reliably access.
JKS may coordinate additional equipment or facilities depending on the project. Personal ownership of every piece of equipment is not required.
Remote engineers must have access to a suitable audio production environment and the software necessary to complete their accepted assignments.
COMPENSATION & ASSIGNMENTS
This is a freelance, project-based contractor opportunity, not a guaranteed weekly schedule or salaried position.
Compensation is established for each assignment based on the approved scope, required expertise, duration, deliverables, and equipment responsibilities.
Candidates receive the proposed compensation and project details before deciding whether to accept an assignment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit your resume and a portfolio or links to relevant work samples.
In your application, identify:
Your audio specialties: studio recording, live sound, location sound, mixing, mastering, or post-production.
Your relevant technical experience.
The equipment, software, and recording facilities you can access.
Your geographic availability for on-site assignments.
Your availability for remote projects.
Two or three work samples, with a description of your specific contribution.
Selected candidates may be invited to interview and complete JKS contractor onboarding before receiving project opportunities.
John Kind Studios LLC
Make what needs to happen, happen.