A1 Audio Engineer

RedBalloon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced A1 Audio Engineer to lead audio operations for our broadcast studios. You will own audio capture, live mixing, routing, IFB, and overall audio quality across podcasts, TV appearances, livestreams, and remote interviews.

You will establish audio standards, maintain system readiness, and help develop audio competency within the Production team. Occasional support of live events and off-site productions is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in broadcast audio or studio production
• Experience with live TV or livestreams
• Strong knowledge of audio signal flow and routing
• Experience building mix-minus for remote guests
• Dante networking experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary A1 for studio broadcasts, podcasts, livestreams, remote interviews, and other control-room operations
• Mix live audio and manage signal flow, routing, gain structure, mix-minus, IFB, comms, and recording feeds
• Configure and operate digital audio consoles, microphones, wireless systems, playback sources, and associated broadcast equipment
• Manage Dante across a fiber-connected campus that supports multiple studios
• Coordinate audio for remote guests and ensure proper return feeds and mix-minus
• Monitor audio quality throughout productions and troubleshoot problems quickly
• Establish consistent standards for loudness, EQ, and overall broadcast audio quality
• Work with Production Managers, Producers, and AV Technicians to develop repeatable studio workflows and SOPs, includes training other Production team members
• Work cross-functionally with the broader Production team and assist outside normal responsibilities when needed

Skills

Broadcast audio

Live mixing

Dante networking

Signal flow

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Tools

Digital audio consoles

Wireless systems

Playback systems

Job description

Company: Conservative Partnership Institute

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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced A1 Audio Engineer to serve as the lead audio operator for our broadcast studios and control rooms. This role owns audio capture, live mixing, routing, signal flow, IFB, comms, and overall audio quality for podcasts, television appearances, livestreams, remote interviews, and other studio productions. The A1 will also establish audio standards, maintain system readiness, and help develop audio competency across the broader Production team. Occasional support of live events and off-site productions is also expected.

Schedule Expectations

• Primarily daytime and on-site
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and travel for special productions

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary A1 for studio broadcasts, podcasts, livestreams, remote interviews, and other control-room operations
• Mix live audio and manage signal flow, routing, gain structure, mix-minus, IFB, comms, and recording feeds
• Configure and operate digital audio consoles, microphones, wireless systems, playback sources, and associated broadcast equipment
• Manage Dante across a fiber-connected campus that supports multiple studios
• Coordinate audio for remote guests and ensure proper return feeds and mix-minus
• Monitor audio quality throughout productions and troubleshoot problems quickly
• Establish consistent standards for loudness, EQ, and overall broadcast audio quality
• Work with Production Managers, Producers, and AV Technicians to develop repeatable studio workflows and SOPs, includes training other Production team members
• Work cross-functionally with the broader Production team and assist outside normal responsibilities when needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional broadcast audio, studio production, live television, livestreaming, or comparable experience
• Strong experience mixing audio in a live studio or control-room environment
• Strong understanding of audio workflows and signal flow
• Experience building and troubleshooting mix-minus workflows for remote contributors
• Dante networking experience required
• Ability to diagnose and resolve audio problems quickly during live productions
• Professional communication skills when working with talent, clients, and production teams
• Ability to remain calm and detail-oriented in high-pressure broadcast environments