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Senior Sound Editor Mixer (Project Hire)

Job ID 10130739 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Oct. 30, 2025
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Job Summary:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

The sound editor/mixer position at Walt Disney Imagineering is a diverse and unique opportunity in the professional sound field. You will work with project teams and an Audio Media Designer (Sound Supervisor/Producer) to record, edit, mix and install the sound for Disney attractions. You will need a strong post production sound background and experience with network audio as time will be split between studios in CA and on location mixing at Disney parks around the world.

This role will report to the Illusion Production Manager.

This is a Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do

Work with Audio Media Designer, Music Department and project team to support animatic stage production efforts.

  • Scratch track recording and editorial
  • Temp sound design and efficient picture conforms/changes.
  • Temp music editorial
  • Temp mixes for reviews and playbacks

Work at the direction of the Audio Media Designer to support production and post production efforts on small and large-scale attractions.

  • Voiceover recording and editorial
  • ADR prep, recording and editorial
  • Sound design, effects editorial and sound effects recording
  • Attend live action shoots as Imagineering sound representative.
  • Production dialog editorial and cleanup
  • Manage large FX sessions from exterior sound design vendors
  • Manage large stem sessions from composer/music production team.
  • Assembly of scene mixes and track layouts per the Audio Media Designers track lists
  • Management of large track count conforms to show timing
  • Custom I/O set up for non-standard output formats and field mix prep

Support Audio Media Designer and project team in performing final field mix

  • Work with A/V engineering to set up site specific venue mix system. Have experience with network audio protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting (Dante, AES 67, etc.)
  • Perform field mix of music stems, sound FX units/pre dubs and dialog on attraction specific audio systems with custom routing and I/O. Work with Audio Media Designer, music department and project team to mix, address notes and install changes.
  • File installation, management, and revision control per sound department SOP
  • Burn final media and QC complete show.
  • Archive projects according to sound department SOP

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Master of background music
  • Transfer of historical archive to current technology
  • Studio troubleshooting
  • Recording vocals, overdubs or other small scale music session for the music department.
  • This job is California based but requires travel to domestic and foreign venues for extended periods of time

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in post-production audio
  • Proficiency in sound production and post production equipment including: Protools, digital consoles and controllers.
  • Understanding of network audio.
  • Ability to learn proprietary digital formats (Mac and PC based) with minimum instruction
  • Experience with SMPTE, different frame rates, and video formats and how to sync them together.
  • Work Independently in patching, digital routing, equipment operation, signal flow and technical operations
  • Troubleshoot technical problems with mixing equipment, computers, and network.
  • Work with new technology with a minimum of instruction
  • Create new techniques, especially in special venue mixing, including taking tracks on location, setting up temporary, full-service production environments and performing a mix in the final venue.
  • Experience working in non-linear immersive environments
  • Understanding of acoustics and how it effects audio delivery and intelligibility
  • Must be willing to mix and work in challenging environments such as active construction sites.
  • Must have or be able to obtain passport and credit card for overseas travel
  • Experience working with high-level executives and A list talent

Education

  • High school Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education

  • College Degree (Theatrical Arts or Film/Post-Production) preferred

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.


The base salary for this position in California is $87,100.00-$116,800.00 based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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