Audio Production Engineer - On-Call

American Public Media Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LAist is seeking an On-Call Broadcast Engineer to record, edit and mix radio programs and digital on-demand shows for SCPR/LAist, collaborating with show producers to produce high quality radio programs and podcast episodes.

You will record, edit, mix, and master audio for live and on-demand content, transmit live remote programming using POTS/ISDN, and serve as Technical Director on ongoing projects, ensuring top-tier quality and reliability across all platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recording engineering or 5+ years of work experience as a broadcast or recording engineer.
• 5+ years of work experience in audio: recording, mixing, editing, post production, with 2+ years in broadcast/podcast on-demand shows.
• Direct experience troubleshooting complex audio including editing, sweetening and final mixing for radio.
• Experience operating public address systems and broadcast studios.

Responsibilities

• Record, edit, mix and master audio for special radio programs; in-studio and remote recordings.
• Transmit live remote programming using POTS and ISDN codecs; optimize mic and mixer setup for best quality.
• Act as Technical Director for ongoing projects; provide quality control for recording, editing, and distribution.
• Perform studio engineer duties including control board operation, internet distribution processing, and CDR work.
• Prepare program material for air and digital platforms; music supervision and sound management.
• Conduct sound recording and postproduction, including sweetening, editing, mixing, and adding SFX.
• Provide technical support for SCPR studios and affiliates via triage and troubleshooting.

Skills

Audio engineering

ProTools

Live broadcasting

Remote recording

Broadcast automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in recording engineering

5+ years broadcast/recording engineer

Tools

ProTools

Audio codecs (ISDN/POTS)

AoIP

Job description

This On-Call position is responsible for, but not limited to recording, editing and mixing various radio programs (both pre-recorded and live-radio shows) and digital on-demand shows for SCPR/LAist, and working with show producers to produce high quality radio programs and podcast episodes.

Expected Compensation Range:

$31.00 - $33.00 per hour. The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Location:

On-Site

Application Process:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Position Responsibility:

• Record, edit, mix and master, and maintain audio elements to produce high-quality audio for special radio programs, operating in-studio live radio programs, on-demand programs and remote sound recordings.
• Transmit live remote programming utilizing POTS and ISDN codecs. Creative use of microphones, mixing boards and ancillary equipment to insure that the highest audio quality possible is delivered to distribution channels.
• Act as Technical Director for on-going projects providing quality control for recording, editing, mastering and distribution.
• Perform studio engineer functions including control board operation; processing audio for Internet distribution; operating CDR duplication equipment.
• Establish, calibrate and monitor any equipment necessary for radio broadcast, including ISDN lines, signal processing and various broadcast recording formats, as well as audio over IP (AoIP).
• Prep necessary program material for air and digital platforms, including program sound management, and music supervision.
• Perform sound recording and postproduction, including sweetening, editing, mixing; also working with voice talents and incorporating SFX.
• Provide technical support for special programs and SCPR studios, and affiliates through triage and troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in recording engineering OR 5+ years of work experience as a broadcast or recording engineer.
• 5+ years of work experience in audio: recording, mixing, editing, post production industry, and at least two years experience in the broadcast and podcast industry and working with on-demand shows.
• Direct experience in troubleshooting complex audio, including editing, sweetening and final mixing for radio programs.
• Experienced in operating public address systems.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Computer literate with experience using PC and Mac platforms.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of broadcast radio operations and program production, including direct experience in engineering for Live-radio and Remotes.
• Solid working experience in audio systems including mixing consoles, mics, patchbays, routers, signal processing, record/playback machines.
• Expert fluency in ProTools and other digital audio workstations.
• High proficiency in post production, editing, mixing, and mastering.
• Solid experience and knowledge in radio delivery systems including Wide Orbit automation for “on-air” program delivery.
• Solid understanding of the audio signal flow and sound propagation.
• Pro-active self-starter –must be highly self-motivated, and able to work independently and perform well under pressure.

Reporting To This Position:

None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

LAist is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law.

At LAist, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are – always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity:

• Enriches LAist and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued
• Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and
• Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.

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