About the job

Sound Engineer (Narrative & Post-Production) | 3-6 Month Contract

The Mission: Engineering the Future of Sound At Pocket FM, we don’t just hit “record.” We are building the world’s leading audio series platform, and we’re scaling faster than ever. We are looking for Sound Architects – engineers who understand sound as narrative architecture, not just technical output.

This isn’t a “utility” role. It’s for creators who see sound as emotion, pacing, and world-building. We move fast, experiment with Gen-AI, and solve problems that don’t have a manual yet.

The Setup

• Role: Sound Engineer (Contractual)
• Duration:3-6 Months
• Location: Remote
• Focus: Long-form fiction & high-impact storytelling for a global audience

What You’ll Own

• Narrative Immersion: Crafting soundscapes that elevate fiction—ambience, FX, and tension-release that build entire worlds
• Long-Form at Scale: Mixing & mastering multi-hour episodic content across Romance, Thriller, Fantasy, and Drama
• Next-Gen Workflows: Leveraging AI narration, modal SFX generation, and batch automation to 10x output without losing the “soul”
• Impact-Driven Production: Optimizing for mobile-first listeners to drive retention and emotional engagement

Who You Are

• The Architect: You break complex audio decisions into structured, emotional reasoning (dynamic balance, clarity, pacing)
• The Tech-Optimist: You’re comfortable with Gen-AI sound tools, narration systems, and modern AI-audio workflows
• The Finisher: You have a strong execution capability from raw sessions to polished, high-standard masters
• The Collaborator: You thrive working alongside writers, voice artists, and production leads in a high-growth environment
• The Learner: A background in fiction audio is a plus, but your hunger to learn and iterate is what matters most