Broadcast Audio Engineer - Live & On-Demand Mastering

American Public Media Group

Pasadena (CA)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 45,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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.