Audio Engineer

The New York Times•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times audio team is seeking an Audio Engineer to work with The Ezra Klein Show (EKS) team, and on other products across the Opinion Audio portfolio. The audio engineer will play a crucial role in our post-production processes, and play a significant role in the ongoing development of audio best-practices and video integration on the EKS team by working closely with the Senior Audio Engineer, show producers and editors, as well as New York Times reporters and contributors. This role will focus on four key areas: working closely with the Studio Manager to provide in-studio session support (setup, training, and troubleshooting) for all EKS projects; leading post-production for all PRX radio distribution and providing mixing and editing support to the audio-only podcast, optimizing and integrating our processes with the wider video team, and contributing adaptive and creative original music composition across NYT projects. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Requirements

5+ years experience as an audio engineer (or equivalent position) required – podcast or broadcast environment preferred
Strong knowledge of Pro Tools, iZotope RX, and creative plug-ins like Echoboy

Nice To Haves

Believe in the New York Times' mission and be dedicated to being part of our innovation and growth
Uphold the existing editorial standards of The Times
Ability to quickly, calmly and creatively troubleshoot complex issues under pressure
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion
Excellent attention to detail, with good organization and time management skills
Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills; with the ability to communicate complex technical information to people with technical and nontechnical backgrounds
High level of proficiency with Apple computers
Background in music composition and a willingness to contribute to our library of bespoke music cues
Experience with electronic repair and maintenance (such as soldering) preferred
Fluency with formatting audio for radio distribution, meeting relevant file type and volume specifications
Please include a cover letter to apply.

Responsibilities

Be the first line of defense in troubleshooting studio and Pro Tools workflow issues.
Help train and assist staff in all aspects of production, including studio operations, Pro Tools best practices.
Serve as the point person for show teams and mix daily/weekly shows.
Lead show-specific workflow and project management in collaboration with Engineering leadership.
General technical support including audio restoration, file management, host/guest setup, and SOP documentation.
Contribute to conversations about workflow improvements and standardization across our portfolio of shows and products.
Help develop and deploy Pro Tools templates, SOPs, and other team-wide tools.
Collaborate with Sound Designer/Composers as directed.
Occasional evening and weekend technical support.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Benefits

dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

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