Audio Engineer II

Austin PBS•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin PBS seeks an experienced audio engineer to provide audio support for internal productions and internal and external events. The role regularly supports studio productions, including Central Texas Gardener, Austin InSight, Austin City Limits, and Overheard with Evan Smith, as well as audio post-production for those programs and other special projects, events, and productions. The engineer is expected to work effectively in a high-pressure environment as a team player and demonstrate proficiency in live audio, audio recording, and audio post-production. Experience in television, music, or digital production is a plus. The position reports to and works closely with the Audio Production Manager and VP of Production. Work is primarily on-site and includes audio support for award-winning shows, special productions, and events. Austin PBS describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working in a related field.
Knowledge of television production concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques.
Knowledge of professional audio production and audio post-production procedures and audio standards in broadcast and digital production environments.
Collaborative decision-making skills.
Ability to take direction and work as a team player.
Proficiency in Google Suite.
Understanding of public media's mission and values.
Ability to work in moderate to loud noise levels.
Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends, and overtime as necessary.
Ability to lift or carry equipment.
Ability to regularly operate audio and computer equipment.
Ability to regularly interact and exchange information with others verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Dante Level 3 Certification preferred.
Calrec experience preferred.
DiGiCo experience preferred.
At least 4 years of Pro Tools mixing experience preferred.
Experience in television, music, and/or digital production is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate audio consoles for sound reinforcement and/or recording in studios and control rooms.
Mic talent using wireless or hardwire microphones, including lavalier and boom microphones.
Set up and break down band and event equipment, including stands, microphones, and cables.
Advance audio needs for assigned shows and events.
Handle cabling and patching and collaborate with the production crew.
Set up and operate audio for events and productions using audio consoles, IFB feeds, RF and hardwire microphones, RF and hardwire IFBs, and PA systems.
Mix audio in post-production using Pro Tools.
Ensure proper care and handling of company and rental audio equipment.
Ensure production and special-event audio needs are met and executed professionally.
Attend and actively participate in station, department, and show production meetings.