Audio Engineer

WGBH Educational Foundation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH Educational Foundation presents the World Engineer role, collaborating with editors, journalists, producers, and engineers to ensure top‑quality audio delivery on tight deadlines. The position operates in studios and a networked newsroom, providing technical support and guidance in a fast-paced environment.

The hybrid setup requires onsite work at GBH in Boston at least two days weekly, with additional days possible by manager direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the production and broadcast of a live daily deadline-driven news program.
• Prior technical experience with audio production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engineer live broadcasts of The World.
• Perform digital audio mixing and restoration.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in a fast-paced newsroom.

Skills

Broadcast board operation

Live broadcast engineering

Audio post-production

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Audition

SADiE

iZotope

Job description

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.For Pipeline purposes onlyDEPARTMENT OVERVIEWThe World is a one-hour, nationally distributed weekday radio public affairs program co-produced by GBH and PRX. The show offers a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe, developed specifically for an American audience. The World’s companion website, theworld.org, offers a similar mix of news and features along with slideshows, videos, blog posts, podcasts, and interactive graphics that expand on the radio content. The World and theworld.org use social media and other relevant tools to maximize user engagement and enhance the user experience.JOB OVERVIEWThe World Engineer works closely with Editors, journalists, producers, and other engineers at GBH and PRX and throughout the public radio system, to ensure the production and delivery of high-quality audio in a timely and precise manner. The World Engineers work in broadcast studios, within a networked newsroom to provide technical support and guidance in a fast-paced, deadline driven, production environment.RESPONSIBILITIESEngineering live broadcasts of The World, digital audio mixing, restoration and repair of audio, managing show rollovers and uplinks, troubleshooting technical problems, and collaborating with Editors, Reporters and Producers in a variety of settings.SKILL SETStrong imagination and a willingness to experiment are essential as well as an ability to be genuinely innovative.Must have substantial board operating experience in digital mixing, experience with operating and managing a broadcast board during a live, broadcast clock-driven current affairs program, a track record in the creative use of sound, and the ability to work calmly under stress on the production of a fast-paced dynamic news program.Familiarity with the Adobe Audition and SADiE multitrack mixing platforms, as well as the use of iZotope products, are highly valued.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of three years’ experience in the production and broadcast of a live daily deadline-driven news program. Prior technical experience with audio production (broadcast, live sound reinforcement, music recording, theatre, post-production, ENG) are a plus.JOB SPECIFICSThis is a NABET-CWA Local 51018 union positionOnsite positionFor Pipeline purposes onlySalary RangeN/A - N/ACompensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Application Process AssistanceGBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to [e-mail] or by calling 617-300-2000.