Senior Live Broadcast Audio Engineer

Fox News Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Lead Audio Operator to support live broadcasts, remote productions, and breaking news coverage. You will mix and manage broadcast audio, maintain intercom and audio systems, and mentor other operators in a fast-paced, live environment.

You will design and operate complex workflows, program Calrec consoles, and collaborate closely with production, engineering, and technical teams to ensure high-quality sound on every broadcast.

Qualifications

• Experience mixing audio for live television broadcasts.
• Strong understanding of broadcast signal flow and audio routing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead A1 for live studio and remote productions.
• Design, build, and operate complex live audio workflows including studio and remote translations and transcriptions.
• Operate and program Calrec digital audio consoles for live news and special event coverage.
• Program and maintain intercom systems including Calrec RTS ADAM/AZ Edit environments.
• Partner with production, engineering, and technical teams to ensure seamless live broadcasts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve audio issues quickly during live productions.
• Perform daily audio checks for microphones, IFBs, and studio equipment before broadcasts.
• Mentor and support junior audio operators and freelance staff.
• Maintain high standards for audio quality across all live programming.

Skills

Live TV audio mixing

Interpersonal collaboration

Shift flexibility

Live control room focus

Tools

Calrec digital consoles

RTS intercom systems

Dante/AoIP audio networks

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Lead Audio Operator to support live broadcasts, remote productions, and breaking news coverage. You will mix and manage broadcast audio, maintain intercom and audio systems, and mentor other operators in a fast-paced, live environment.

You will design and operate complex workflows, program Calrec consoles, and collaborate closely with production, engineering, and technical teams to ensure high-quality sound on every broadcast.