Broadcast Engineer

New York Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,153 - 62,885; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

Job summary

New York Public Radio in New York, NY is searching for a Broadcast Engineer to manage live broadcasts and support various production needs within the Programming Department. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of live audio production experience, proficiency in Pro Tools, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers an hourly rate of $38.85 along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in live audio production, ideally in live radio.
• Familiarity with the sound of New York Public Radio.
• Ability to learn new skills and concepts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate the board during live broadcasts.
• Record live interviews using ISDN or similar technologies.
• Clean up poor audio using technical tools and plugins.

Skills

Live audio production

Communication skills

Pro Tools expertise

Knowledge of ISDN, AoIP

Team collaboration

Tools

Pro Tools

Zetta On-Air Delivery system

iZotope RX

Job description

Broadcast Engineer

New York Public Radio, home to WNYC, WQXR, New Jersey Public Radio, WNYC Studios, and The Greene Space, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer in our Programming Department.

Description

Broadcast Engineers are the technical professionals at the heart of New York Public Radio. They operate studio equipment alongside reporters and producers in the creation of live broadcasts, podcasts, in‑person performances, videos and more in service of NYPR’s public service mission. This Broadcast Engineer position will run the live control board for New York Public Radio’s signature shows as needed, with a special focus on weekday live shows and the WNYC News Department, and will also assist on all other production needs within the Programming Department.

You’ll report to the Director of Broadcast Operations in the WNYC Programming Department.

The successful candidate will have a good sense of the New York Public Radio sound, some knowledge of New York Public Radio programs, superior attention to detail, and a background in live audio production. The position requires excellent people skills as much of the job will require interfacing with content producers at NYPR.

Responsibilities

• Operate the board during local and national live broadcasts including regular live shows, special events and fundraisers
• Record live interviews with both in studio and remote guests using ISDN, AoIP or phone hybrids
• Operate Pro Tools at an expert, facile level
• Gather and edit actualities and ambient recordings
• Clean up poor audio using iZotope RX and other technical tools and plugins
• Score using production music libraries and commissioned music cues
• Manage and archive audio assets and session files
• Coordinate with national distribution hub in DC
• Update news content for breaking news
• Assemble weekend shows
• Provide disaster recovery support
• Provide additional coverage for the following situations:
  • Vacation and sick time for other on‑air live broadcast engineers
  • Weekends, when needed
  • Many holidays

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in live audio production, preferably live radio production.
• Familiarity with the sound of New York Public Radio or public radio generally.
• Familiarity with the Zetta On-Air Delivery system is helpful.
• Fluency in audio editing, knowledge of live on‑air board protocols and other systems for broadcast/digital delivery of audio.
• Experience using ISDN, AoIP or phone hybrids.
• Expertise with Pro Tools.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and concepts as necessary.
• Ability to work within a highly collaborative team in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

This is a full‑time non‑exempt role with an hourly rate of $38.85 plus a full benefits package. New York Public Radio offers excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, personal and sick time as well as parental leave.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between New York Public Radio and SAG‑AFTRA.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At New York Public Radio diversity, equity, and inclusion is more than a strategy or an initiative; it is an organizational mindset that is reinforced every day. Ultimately, we strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and pursue inclusive strategies to support and encourage them and create a more engaged, committed, and productive workforce. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are especially important to us as a media organization because a diverse workforce allows us to report with perspective and insight, and deliver a variety of content reflecting the diverse population we serve in New York City and beyond. We believe that diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an inclusive workplace in which all voices are encouraged and heard is a core part of our values as an organization.

Equal Opportunity

New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.