Broadcast Audio Production Engineer (Hybrid)

KCRW

Santa Monica (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 53,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

403(b) with company match

Job summary

KCRW, a leading public radio station in Santa Monica, is seeking a Production Engineer to support live and pre-recorded programming. The role emphasizes studio recording, live-to-air broadcasting, and post‑production editing for broadcasts and podcasts.

Ideal candidates have studio experience, Pro Tools proficiency, and strong troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include recording, mixing, and editing daily, weekly, and monthly content, coordinating with hosts and producers, and managing

Qualifications

Experience in a fast-paced studio/production environment.
Experience recording and mixing music.
Undergraduate degree in audio engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Proficiency with digital audio workstations, Pro Tools preferred.
Experience operating broadcast consoles or supporting live production.
Strong understanding of audio signal flow and troubleshooting.
Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.
Flexibility to work evenings/weekends for live broadcasts/events.
Passion for KCRW’s programming and NPR/news/arts.

Responsibilities

Serve as assistant or lead engineer for live and pre-recorded in-studio music sessions and events.
Mix live bands for stereo broadcast and multitrack recording.
Edit music performances and interviews for broadcast and digital distribution.
Record, mix, and edit audio for broadcast and podcast programming, news and music segments, and special features.
Engineer live radio broadcast productions as needed and operate the broadcast console.
Coordinate with hosts, producers, and board operators to manage live segments and transitions.