KL Creative Studios CIC is a growing community creative organisation bringing together music, recording, film, photography, podcasting, art, sensory experiences and creative development under one roof.

We are currently developing a number of new projects with local organisations and community partners, with eight or nine organisations already looking to work with us to deliver creative services.

As this programme continues to grow, we are looking for a Freelance Sound Engineer / Creative Studio Lead to join us on a project-by-project basis, with the potential for the role to develop into a more regular position for the right person.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to do more than simply provide technical support. We are looking for someone who can bring ideas, initiative and creativity to the studio and potentially help shape and develop the services we offer.

About KL Creative Studios

KL Creative Studios is a multi-purpose creative space designed to make music, media and creative opportunities accessible to the wider community.

Our facilities include:

Music recording studio
Film and video space
Photography studio
Podcasting facilities
Sensory room
Function room
Rehearsal and practice space
Art and creative rooms
Community and workshop spaces

We work with young people, families, artists, community groups and partner organisations, including people who are neurodivergent and individuals who may face barriers to accessing traditional creative opportunities.

Who we’re looking for

This opportunity could suit a range of people.

You might be:

A recent graduate looking for practical industry experience
Starting out in sound engineering or music production
An established freelance sound engineer or producer
A musician with strong technical and recording skills
An experienced creative professional with some spare capacity
Someone looking to return to the creative industries
Someone looking to develop a freelance career
Or an experienced professional who wants to use their skills within a community-focused organisation

You don’t need to tick every box.

We are particularly interested in people who are reliable, creative, approachable and willing to get involved.

Technical ability matters, but so does your ability to communicate with people, particularly young people and participants who may need patience, encouragement or flexibility.

We particularly welcome neurodivergent applicants

As a neurodivergent-focused creative organisation, we understand that people don’t all work, communicate or learn in the same way.

We especially welcome applications from neurodivergent people.

If you have ADHD, autism, dyslexia or another form of neurodivergence, we want you to know that you don’t need to fit yourself into a particular mould to work with us.

We are interested in your skills, creativity, perspective and what you can bring to the studio.

We will also consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and working process where required.

Key responsibilities

Depending on your experience and the projects involved, responsibilities may include:

Setting up and operating recording and audio equipment
Recording, editing, mixing and producing audio
Supporting music recording sessions and rehearsals
Podcast production and audio editing
Providing sound support for film and multimedia projects
Audio post-production, including editing, EQ, noise reduction and effects
Supporting live sound and community events
Working with young people, artists and community groups
Helping clients and participants get the best from the studio
Supporting the day-to-day operation of the creative spaces
Assisting with bookings and project coordination
Supporting promotional activity and content creation
Developing new creative services and project ideas
Working with external organisations and delivery partners
Maintaining equipment, files and project records

The role may evolve as our programme develops, so flexibility and initiative are highly valued.

Skills and experience

Experience in some or all of the following would be beneficial:

Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
Recording and mixing
Live sound
Studio equipment and microphone techniques
Podcast production
Music production
Audio for film and video
Basic video editing
Content creation
Photography or multimedia production
Adobe Creative Cloud or similar creative software

Most importantly, we want someone who is comfortable learning, solving problems and working independently.

Safeguarding

As our work involves children, young people and vulnerable adults, applicants must already hold an Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

The successful applicant will also be expected to follow KL Creative Studios CIC’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

What makes this opportunity different?

We are building something.

The immediate requirement is to support projects coming into the studio over the next few weeks, but there is potential for this to develop considerably further.

For the right person, there may be opportunities to:

Lead projects.
Develop new services.
Build relationships with partner organisations.
Run creative sessions.
Manage aspects of the studio.
Develop your own creative work.
And potentially build a longer-term role around your skills.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and can see opportunities that we haven’t thought of yet, that’s a big plus.

We want people who look at the facilities, the organisations we work with and the opportunities coming through the door and think:

“There’s something here. I could help build this.”

What we offer