Hybrid Audio Engineer for Live Public Radio

WGBH Educational Foundation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH Educational Foundation presents the World Engineer role, collaborating with editors, journalists, producers, and engineers to ensure top‑quality audio delivery on tight deadlines. The position operates in studios and a networked newsroom, providing technical support and guidance in a fast-paced environment.

The hybrid setup requires onsite work at GBH in Boston at least two days weekly, with additional days possible by manager direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the production and broadcast of a live daily deadline-driven news program.
• Prior technical experience with audio production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engineer live broadcasts of The World.
• Perform digital audio mixing and restoration.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in a fast-paced newsroom.

Skills

Broadcast board operation

Live broadcast engineering

Audio post-production

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Audition

SADiE

iZotope

Job description

GBH Educational Foundation presents the World Engineer role, collaborating with editors, journalists, producers, and engineers to ensure top‑quality audio delivery on tight deadlines. The position operates in studios and a networked newsroom, providing technical support and guidance in a fast-paced environment.

The hybrid setup requires onsite work at GBH in Boston at least two days weekly, with additional days possible by manager direction.