Audio Engineering

1 week ago

Washington, United States NPR Full time
OVERVIEW

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility - and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.

Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

NPR seeks an Audio Engineer to join our Engineering Division on a part time, as-needed basis, aka "Daily Hire." Daily Hire Audio Engineers are called upon to backfill for sick leave and vacation, unexpected overtime and emergency shifts. NPR seeks an Audio Engineer to join our Engineering Division. This position will work directly with journalists, producers, and engineers at NPR and throughout the public radio system to ensure the production and delivery of high-quality audio in a timely and precise manner.

This position will work directly with journalists, producers, and engineers at NPR and throughout the public radio system to ensure the production and delivery of high-quality audio in a timely and precise manner.

Primary duties include engineering live broadcasts of NPR programming, audio restoration and repair, Master Control operation, troubleshooting technical problems, and collaborating with reporters and producers in a variety of settings. Our engineers work in broadcast studios, a master control facility, and throughout the networked newsroom to provide technical support and guidance in a fast-paced, deadline driven, 24x7x365 production environment.

Our ideal candidate is a proactive, courteous, customer service focused, audio expert who is passionate and curious about technology and believes in the mission of NPR.

This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with NABET.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assemble and mix complex live broadcasts and record pre-produced elements working with producers and directors in a high-pressure environment
  • Promote and maintain NPR's quality standards by identifying and repairing impaired audio
  • Analyze, repair and mix audio on tight deadlines using common tools (equalizers, compressors, noise reduction, etc.)
  • QC, mix, and sweeten podcasts before publication using DAVID Systems MTE and AVID Pro Tools
  • Monitor inbound and outbound audio streams and associated automated play-out systems. Rectify technical outages and respond to programming schedule changes quickly and accurately
  • Schedule, connect, and route audio over a variety of IP audio transmission methods
  • Test and ensure preparedness of in-house and remote broadcast and production systems
  • Consult, train, and support journalists in the use of NPR technical facilities and remote recording and transmission equipment
  • Teach and encourage best production practices and workflows
  • Provide technical support for remote events including site assessment and venue coordination
  • Troubleshoot unexpected situations confidently, calmly, and effectively
  • Communicate clearly with both editorial and technical colleagues
  • Keep abreast of current and emerging audio broadcast equipment, systems, and workflows
  • Cultivate, promote and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in one's work and in the workplace
  • Demonstrate awareness of intersectional identities and ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Two years' technical experience with audio production (broadcast, live sound reinforcement, music recording, theater, post production, ENG)
  • Very strong grasp of fundamentals of audio engineering and signal flow
  • Professional and courteous demeanor supporting a varied and demanding client base
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to author training guides and operating procedures
  • Proven multitasking capabilities for fast approaching deadlines
  • Proven ability to identify and correct audio impairments and mix audio to established loudness standards
PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Broadcast experience, preferably within public media
  • Mixing while taking live direction from editorial staff (broadcast, sound reinforcement, etc.)
  • Advanced computer troubleshooting, networking, or software development abilities
  • Experience with varied IP and smartphone audio transmission techniques
  • Familiarity with AVID Pro Tools, iZotope products and a variety of mixing consoles
  • Operation of scheduling and audio routing automation tools and matrix routers
  • Field recording proficiency
  • Music recording, mixing, and mastering expertise
  • Audio for video, post-production, and sound design competence
  • Teaching or training experience
ADDITIONAL:
  • The onboarding process for new hires includes substantial training and opportunities to shadow our audio engineering staff on a variety of shifts. Solid understanding of audio fundamentals and universal audio concepts is more important than expertise with specific systems.
EDUCATION:
  • Degree in audio engineering or related field of study preferred.
WORK LOCATION:
  • This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC
JOB TYPE:
  • This is a part-time, non exempt position.
SALARY RANGE:
  • The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $41.92/hr - $47.28/hr. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.
CLOSING COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Pay Range

$41.92-$47.28 USD

NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal - to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

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