Freelance Broadcast Audio Operator & Jr. Comms Engineer

Gravity Media; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Gravity Media seeks a freelance Broadcast Multi-Skilled Operator (Audio Operator and Jr. Comms Engineer) to join our team onsite at Riot Games' Remote Broadcast Center in the Greater Seattle Area.

You will support live esports broadcasts for Riot Games titles, collaborating with Audio and Engineering teams to ensure high-quality on-air sound. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator, able to adapt quickly to on-air changes and stay calm under pressure, with hands-on experience in large-scale

Qualifications

• Experience mixing medium to large scale events.
• Experience with Calrec and Riedel systems.
• Familiar with live video content production workflows.
• Knowledge of AoIP networks.
• Proficient audio editing with Ableton Live.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Clear spoken and written communication.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight.
• Good organizational skills under high pressure.
• Ability to operate in a live environment.

Responsibilities

• Build sources via internal router software and desk.
• Create show asset workflows for efficient broadcasts.
• Operate live audio feeds and monitor levels in real time.
• QC audio levels to meet loudness standards.
• Coordinate with GFX, EVS and other teams for audio consistency.
• Monitor multiple feeds to ensure compliance and quality.
• Troubleshoot audio issues and adjust levels as needed.
• Prepare and review post-show documentation for the next day.
• Update SOPs and share knowledge with the team.
• Assist on-site with setup and tomorrow's broadcast prep.

Skills

Mixing large events

AoIP knowledge

Live production workflows

Network basics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Evenings/weekends availability

Pressure tolerance

Tools

Calrec systems

Riedel systems

Ableton Live

Job description

Gravity Media seeks a freelance Broadcast Multi-Skilled Operator (Audio Operator and Jr. Comms Engineer) to join our team onsite at Riot Games' Remote Broadcast Center in the Greater Seattle Area.

You will support live esports broadcasts for Riot Games titles, collaborating with Audio and Engineering teams to ensure high-quality on-air sound. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator, able to adapt quickly to on-air changes and stay calm under pressure, with hands-on experience in large-scale