Public Events Live Sound Engineer (Citywide)

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services is seeking a Radio and Television Operator (Level 3) to support the Sound unit for Mayoral and City-sponsored events across the five boroughs.

The role requires hands-on live sound mixing, equipment setup, and maintenance, with a focus on clear audio for press and media at City Hall and other venues. Residency guidelines and the 55-a program may apply.

Qualifications

• Six months of full-time satisfactory experience as a radio operator, broadcast technician, repairperson or mechanic in the field of radio, television or two-way communications or broadcast trainee in a broadcasting station or performing closely related work.
• A Motor Vehicle license valid in the State of New York may be required for some assignments. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level III the candidate must have, in addition to the requirements listed above, three years of satisfactory full-time experience as a broadcast technician (radio and/or television).

Responsibilities

• Set up audio equipment and mix Live sound that requires amplification for Public Address systems for hearings and ceremonies held at City Hall and throughout NYC for the Mayor's Office, City Council, and other city agencies.
• Perform audio mixing tasks with attention to audio levels for press and news media to record public events.
• Transport and lift heavy audio equipment and setting up public address systems in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform basic maintenance of audio equipment in City Hall and audio vehicles.

Skills

A1 Audio Engineer

Live sound mixing

Public address systems

Audio troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Streaming skills

Outlook

Analog Mixing Consoles

Digital Mixing Consoles

Tools

Analog Mixing Consoles

Digital Mixing Consoles

Job description

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services is seeking a Radio and Television Operator (Level 3) to support the Sound unit for Mayoral and City-sponsored events across the five boroughs.

The role requires hands-on live sound mixing, equipment setup, and maintenance, with a focus on clear audio for press and media at City Hall and other venues. Residency guidelines and the 55-a program may apply.