Production Executive – Audio & Lighting

About Agora Circle

Agora Circle is a modern learning and collaboration channel built with a mission to spark awareness and revolution within the retail trading community. Our goal is to become the ultimate one-stop destination for financial knowledge, empowering traders, investors, and enthusiasts with the insights, tools, and understanding they need to thrive in today’s markets.

We bring together educators, creators, and thought leaders to share ideas, insights, and inspiration through engaging conversations and creative storytelling. From market strategy deep-dives to thought-provoking discussions on finance, innovation, and personal growth, our content is designed to inform, inspire, and ignite curiosity.

We are seeking an Audio & Lighting Engineer who can manage all aspects of sound recording, lighting setup, and live session support, ensuring that every production maintains good quality.

Key Responsibilities

Audio Setup & Management

• Handle setup and calibration of microphones, audio mixers, and interfaces for podcasts, interviews, and shoots.
• Monitor live audio levels to ensure clean, distortion-free recordings.
• Manage noise control, echo reduction, and acoustic treatment during sessions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all audio equipment.
• Assist in post-production audio cleanup (EQ, compression, noise reduction).

Lighting Setup & Operation

• Design and set up lighting for different formats like podcasts, interviews, and on-camera educational videos.
• Operate soft boxes, LED panels, and diffusion lighting to ensure even, natural illumination.
• Experiment with light temperature, contrast, and shadows to create cinematic or natural tones as required.
• Collaborate with videographers to ensure lighting enhances framing and mood.

Production Collaboration

• Work closely with the video production and creative teams to achieve desired visual and audio quality.
• Assist during live streams and webinars for sound mixing and lighting balance.
• Maintain an inventory of all audio and lighting gear; ensure timely setup before shoots.
• Provide technical input during pre-production planning.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience:

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in sound engineering, lighting design, or studio production (podcast, film, or video-based).
• Experience working with multi-mic podcast setups, DSLR/cinema camera lighting, and audio post-production workflows.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Audition, Audacity, or Logic Pro.
• Familiarity with audio mixers, condenser mics, XLR systems, and audio interfaces.
• Understanding of lighting gear, diffusion principles, and color temperature balancing.
• Knowledge of OBS or similar live streaming software is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of visual and audio aesthetics.
• Problem-solver with the ability to troubleshoot on set.
• Collaborative and organized and can coordinate with videographers, producers, and editors.
• Adaptable to changing setups, schedules, and environments.

Bonus Points

• Experience working on podcast studios, YouTube sets, or educational media setups.
• Background in cinematography, photography or visual storytelling.
• Passion for merging technical precision with creative storytelling.