Senior Broadcast Audio Technician (Live TV)

Public Media Business Association

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

WETA is seeking an experienced audio technician to support PBS NewsHour and related productions. The role involves live and taped studio audio control, expert handling of LAWO/SSL consoles, and collaboration with producers and technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have seven years of network or local station experience, strong audio signal discipline, ability to troubleshoot quickly, and familiarity with intercom systems and broadcast workflows.

Qualifications

  • Minimum seven years of experience as an audio broadcast technician (A-1) in live production.
  • Ability to lift and move heavy loads (>50 lbs).
  • Experience with television production workflows and live ON-AIR operations.

Responsibilities

  • Audio console operator for live and taped studio productions using LAWO and SSL consoles.
  • Validate remote guests from various technology platforms.
  • Modify/adjust in AZedit; manage intercom systems (RTS ADAM).
  • Knowledge of field audio acquisition and current recording techniques.
  • Collaborate with technical team, producers, and directors; support WETA/NewsHour productions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned under union jurisdiction.

Skills

Audio production
Lead audio technician (A-1)
Live studio playback
Intercom and IFB operation
Troubleshooting under pressure
Communication with producers/directors
Audio signal optimization
Video-audio coordination with teams

Tools

LAWO console
SSL console
RTS ADAM Intercom
AZedit
AVID iNews

Job description

WETA is seeking an experienced audio technician to support PBS NewsHour and related productions. The role involves live and taped studio audio control, expert handling of LAWO/SSL consoles, and collaboration with producers and technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have seven years of network or local station experience, strong audio signal discipline, ability to troubleshoot quickly, and familiarity with intercom systems and broadcast workflows.

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