Senior Audio Artist – Speech

General Information

Locations: Madrid, Spain

• Location: Madrid
• Country: Spain
• Location: Vancouver
• Country: Canada
• Location: Orlando
• Country: United States of America

Role ID: 210233

Worker Type: Regular Employee

Studio/Department: EA Studios - SPORTS

Work Model: Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Please note this role requires hybrid (On-site) work from Madrid, Vancouver or Orlando studios only. Remote work is not available for this position.

Senior Audio Artist – Speech

Tiburon Audio is an award-winning audio team creating audio assets for titles within EA STUDIOS. Through uniting our creative talents and technical expertise, our Audio team is driving industry-leading audio through partnership, professionalism, expertise, innovation, and uncompromising quality.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Audio Artist specializing in commentary audio implementation to enhance our broadcast experience. This role supports American Football, focusing on developing and refining all aspects of commentary within the College Football and Madden Teams.

You will oversee the commentary experience and VO systems, actively participating in all production stages, and leading a team of artists and implementers. Reporting to the Development Manager, Audio Director, and team leads, you should possess strong skills in programmatic scripting and advanced file management, ensuring the highest quality in your work.

Key Responsibilities

• You would be responsible for designing and implementing commentary content.
• Understand and author scripted workflows.
• Data Management
• Task Delegation
• Build and tune commentary logic using an in-house scripting language similar to Python/Lua/JavaScript.
• Organize in-game VO assets per naming convention protocols in an MS Access database.
• Familiarity with the concepts of source control software, preferably experience with Perforce (P4V).
• Receive and build the Audio Director’s vision, while taking pride in your work.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years audio production experience (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of game audio experience
• Passion for football and sports video games
• Fully proficient in DAW production and associated audio production tools
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Proficiency in scripting languages a plus
• Solid experience using game audio development tools, technology, and pipelines
• Solid knowledge of PC and console audio hardware
• Outstanding listening skills
• Experience in the area of technical implementation of game audio

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) \*$91,100 - $126,900 CAD

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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