Universal Music Group – A/V Engineer (All Genders)
Located in Salzburg, Austria, this full‑time position (38.5 hours per week) supports Global Media Management & Technology. The role requires hands‑on technical work, problem‑solving, and collaboration across international teams.
Job Summary
The A/V Engineer is responsible for supporting global media and technical operations in Salzburg. Primary duties include performing quality control and editorial tasks for audio, video, and caption assets, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring assets meet required standards. The role promotes reliable, efficient supply‑chain operations within a fast‑paced environment.
Job Functions
* Manage audio, video, and caption/subtitle assets across quality control, archiving, and encoding workflows.
* Edit and quality‑check audio, video, and caption program material for subsequent productization and archive.
* Review and create automated and manual quality control reports with meticulous attention to detail.
* Work closely with internal teams and record label partners to coordinate asset handling and delivery.
* Monitor workflows, identify issues, and troubleshoot problems through to resolution.
* Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and database entries.
* Provide responsive, professional support to internal and external stakeholders.
Job Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in media services, music production, or video post‑production.
* Thorough working knowledge of audio/video mixing, mastering, editing, encoding, and common technical challenges.
* Expertise in audio, video, and caption‑based workflows with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, and EZTitles.
* Strong familiarity with multichannel/immersive audio formats, especially Dolby Atmos and its specific software (e.g., DAR, DAAA, DACT).
* Ability to normalize, modify, and prepare file‑based content to defined specifications.
* Proficiency with Mac‑based hardware/software and advanced troubleshooting of third‑party applications.
* Knowledge of video capture history and quality control/archival of legacy formats.
* Experience creating complex formulas, filtering logic, and view management in Airtable and Excel.
* Understanding of how these workflows fit into a modern digital supply chain.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Strong ownership of assigned tasks and ability to provide constructive feedback.
* Passion for music, film, and audiovisual content.
Education
* Relevant college degree or equivalent professional experience.
Additional Information
The compensation is based on the applicable Austrian collective bargaining agreement, with a minimum salary of €3,155 gross per month. The role offers opportunities to develop expertise across audio and video operational workflows.
Rewards & Benefits at UMG Austria
* Annual subscription to music streaming services.
* Discounts and cashback rewards platform.
* Option to choose from additional benefits such as the Klimaticket.
* JobRad (bike leasing program).
* Free coffee and beverages at the office.
* Free parking.
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