Live Broadcast Audio Tech — Studio A-1 Lead (Hybrid)

Kids for the Future; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 179,088,000 - 196,997,000; Full time

Job summary

WETA in Arlington, VA is seeking a lead audio technician to support live and taped productions for PBS NewsHour and other projects. The role covers control room audio, field audio knowledge, and collaboration with producers and technicians; union IBEW contract applies.

Candidates must have extensive experience with LAWO/SSL consoles, intercom systems, and AVID iNews; willingness to work long and irregular shifts and weekends; physical ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience as an audio broadcast technician in live production.
• Experience leading audio operations in a studio or control room.
• Proficient with LAWO and SSL audio consoles.
• Knowledge of field audio, intercom systems, and broadcast workflows.

Responsibilities

• Audio console operator for live and taped studio productions using LAWO and SSL consoles.
• Validate remote guests from various platforms.
• Expertise with RTS ADAM Intercom and AZedit modifications.
• Knowledge of current field audio gear and recording techniques.
• Collaborate with the technical team, producers, and directors.
• Perform other duties per union jurisdiction.

Skills

Audio production

Lead audio technician (A-1)

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

LAWO

SSL consoles

RTS ADAM Intercom

AZedit

IFB systems

Avid iNews

Job description

WETA in Arlington, VA is seeking a lead audio technician to support live and taped productions for PBS NewsHour and other projects. The role covers control room audio, field audio knowledge, and collaboration with producers and technicians; union IBEW contract applies.

Candidates must have extensive experience with LAWO/SSL consoles, intercom systems, and AVID iNews; willingness to work long and irregular shifts and weekends; physical ability to lift heavy loads.