Josh Ritz Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Dub Process Optimization

• Manage productivity, resources, and SOPs of a 5 editor team.
• Ensure project deadlines and specifications are met
• Report on projects to producers
• Establish procedures to ensure consistent success
• Lead archive recovery, metadata standardization, and workflow improvement projects for tape archive
• Oversaw planning, installation, and SOP development for production server

• Tracked, QC, and delivered Apple Music branded video content to the Music store
• Coordinated between video operations, production teams, and localization vendors to acquire assets and resolve project issues
• Created automation tools for reporting and data aggregation
• Developed remote workflows to eliminate bottlenecks
• Onboarded editorial into Soundmouse for cue sheet creation and review
• Reviewed cue sheets, metadata, and other project deliverables (ProRes, captions, art, localizations) for accuracy

Greater Los Angeles Area

Freelance Music & Post Production Sound Editor, Music Supervision and ADR for film/television.

• Asset maintenance, metadata, curation, editorial, and consultation services for licensing catalogs
• Conformed client libraries to integrate with partner platforms
• Produced audio loops, Unity and Unreal assets for ALIBI Orange gamedevelopment library
• Resolved issues with physical archives, digital storefront usability andcatalog accessibility
• Sample clients: Extreme Music, Music & Motion Productions, Oovra Music, Alibi Music, Agami Music, Red Matter Music

Venice, California

• Oversaw licensing, accounting and contract operations
• Managed production of sub-label “Chroma X” and “Artist Series” releases
• Freed up executive time by handling daily operations
• Supported the Director of Operations and the Creative Director
• Maintained tracking documents, RAIDs, and music databases
• Prepared synchronization licenses for various media

Venice, California

• Managed daily studio operations and maintenance to streamline engineer workflow
• Created purchase orders and invoices
• Oversaw internship program and delegated tasks
• Wrote checks and balanced checkbooks
• Managed calendars and travel bookings

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Prepared sessions and studio for editorial and ADR
• Created and QC'd deliverables, conforming media and EDLs if necessary
• Maintained facilities and assisted clients to ensure an inviting work environment
• Edited foley for use in SFX Library

Santa Monica

• Prepared deliverables and metadata for delivery and archival
• Independently developed automation workflows for archive maintenance and deliverable creation for multiple network standards
• Created Soundminer database as foundation for backend system
• Led data recovery and documentation project
• Prepared deliverables to client specifications
• Conformed cue sheets and metadata to network specifications

Santa Monica

• Assisted studio administrators to streamline engineer workflow
• Maintained facilities to ensure an inviting, thriving work environment
• Ordered and receive deliveries in an efficient and timely manner

Cherry Hill

• Maintained knowledge of current audio engineering trends and developments
• Assisted customers with product selection and facilitate sales
• Provided customer support in person and over phone

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Record, mix and master music and sound for clients in greater Philadelphia area

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Inspected digitized media for discrepancies in metadata, quality and content
• Communicated with staff to redirect workflow in realtime
• Handled physical media from the library of congress archives
• Recorded entries in File Maker Pro system
• Stored and secured physical audio assets
• Prepared engineer workstations and equipment to maximize workflow efficiency

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Recorded, mixed, and edited audio for musical albums, video games and film
• Contributed creative production decisions to ensure effective and entertaining final products
• Collaborated with diverse array of content creators for variety of projects
• Trained incoming engineers in analog studio usage and maintenance

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Edited and mixed audio for concerts and promotional videos
• Prepared and implemented interactive educational workshops for high school students
• Researched and planned for facility-wide sound system

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Scripted and implemented modules for up to 30 participants at a time at gaming conventions
• Moderated interactions and mediated conflict resolution according to predetermined guidelines
• Cataloged and maintained company documents exceeding 300 pages
• Administrated company mailing list and sent out important information in timely and user-friendly fashion

Brooklyn, New York

• Improved web presence of studio and owner
• Set up and tore down sessions
• Performed basic maintenance on recording equipment including testing, soldering and cleaning studio gear
• Met with studio clients and prepared them for session to ensure positive experience

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Utilized recording equipment to capture and produce best possible live sound
• Set up and tore down stage and equipment before and after each show
• Helped performers with needs during performance

Clementon, New Jersey

• Operated and regulated rides
• Ensured clean, friendly and safe environment for clients
• Moved equipment though park

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Prepared studio sessions, set up and tore down equipment
• Met with studio clients and prepared them for session to ensure positive experience

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Music Industry - Technology & Recording Arts Concentration, Minor In Business Administration, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Delta Epsilon Iota, Phi Eta Sigma

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