Audio and Operations Specialist

Current Newspaper; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Public Radio is seeking an Audio and Operations Specialist to handle production of promos, live broadcasts, field recordings, and community audio projects. The role blends studio work with on-site event support, dispatching traffic logs and maintaining the Zetta automation system to keep programs running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a strong ear for audio, can troubleshoot gear, and collaborates with staff to deliver high-quality broadcasts for the valley, including interviews,

Qualifications

• Experience in audio production and live broadcasting preferred.
• Strong listening skills and teamwork.
• Ability to troubleshoot studio gear and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of audio for promos, fundraising spots, and station imaging campaigns.
• Assist with traffic by scheduling spots and publishing daily logs.
• Manage Zetta automation system and troubleshoot automation/off-air problems.
• Voice promos, IDs, and underwriting spots.
• Troubleshoot studio gear including consoles, mics, IP codecs, and phones.
• Field recording for special projects and Sonic ID Initiative.
• Record lectures/events and post-produce audio for broadcast/website.
• Serve as live sound engineer for events and host live broadcasts.
• Coordinate live broadcasts and support hosting from studio.
• Record and produce membership/marketing promos voiced by non-technical staff.

Job description

About the Position:

The duties of the Audio and Operations Specialist span a wide cross-section of small station life, including operations, programming, audio production, traffic, and community outreach. This position is responsible for recording and producing audio at live events, managing live broadcasts, and capturing field sounds in addition to working in the station’s studios. In addition to production duties, the Audio and Operations Specialist is one of two people responsible for managing traffic and automation logs, troubleshooting off‑air problems, and providing audio technical support for staff.

About You:

We seek a sharp, hard‑working, team‑oriented person who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep technical infrastructure at the station running smoothly and our audio sounding great. You have a great ear for audio and are dedicated to helping others make their audio recordings and productions sound their best. You like to record, produce, and broadcast community voices and sounds. You are an excellent communicator with strong active listening skills. You enjoy collaboration and have experience working with others to support their audio recording and production. You have a high standard of service that you provide to others, and see public radio as an essential community service.

Primary Duties:

• Manage the production of audio for station promos, daily program promos, fundraising spots and testimonials, station imaging campaigns, and legal IDs


• Assist with traffic management by scheduling spots and publishing daily traffic/automation logs


• Assist with operations by managing Zetta automation system and troubleshooting automation and off‑air problems


• Voice station promos, IDs, and underwriting spots


• Troubleshoot studio problems, including studio consoles, microphones, audio and automation workstations, IP codecs, and phone devices


• Field recording for special audio projects, including our Sonic ID Initiative


• Record lectures and events held around the valley by Aspen Public Radio and partner organizations, and post‑produce event audio for broadcast and website


• Serve as a live sound engineer for Aspen Public Radio events as needed, including interview, panel discussion, and town hall‑style events


• Coordinate and engineer live broadcasts, including sound engineering of the live feed using IP codec and support of the live hosting of these events back in the studio


• Record and produce station membership and marketing promos scripted and voiced by non‑technical staff


• Other job duties as assigned