On-Call Audio Production Engineer, SCPR

American Public Media • Pasadena, CA

278d • $35 - $35

About The Position

This On-Call position is responsible for, but not limited to recording, editing and mixing various radio programs (both pre-recorded and live-radio shows) and digital on-demand shows for SCPR/LAist, and working with show producers to produce high quality radio programs and podcast episodes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in recording engineering OR 5+ years of work experience as a broadcast or recording engineer.
• 5+ years of work experience in audio: recording, mixing, editing, post production industry, and at least two years experience in the broadcast and podcast industry and working with on-demand shows.
• Direct experience in troubleshooting complex audio, including editing, sweetening and final mixing for radio programs.
• Experienced in operating public address systems.
• Computer literate with experience using PC and Mac platforms.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of broadcast radio operations and program production, including direct experience in engineering for Live-radio and Remotes.
• Solid working experience in audio systems including mixing consoles, mics, patchbays, routers, signal processing, record/playback machines.
• Expert fluency in ProTools and other digital audio workstations.
• High proficiency in post production, editing, mixing, and mastering.
• Solid experience and knowledge in radio delivery systems including Wide Orbit automation for 'on-air' program delivery.
• Solid understanding of the audio signal flow and sound propagation.
• Pro-active self-starter - must be highly self-motivated, and able to work independently and perform well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Record, edit, mix and master, and maintain audio elements to produce high-quality audio for special radio programs, operating in-studio live radio programs, on-demand programs and remote sound recordings.
• Transmit live remote programming utilizing POTS and ISDN codecs.
• Creative use of microphones, mixing boards and ancillary equipment to ensure that the highest audio quality possible is delivered to distribution channels.
• Act as Technical Director for ongoing projects providing quality control for recording, editing, mastering and distribution.
• Perform studio engineer functions including control board operation; processing audio for Internet distribution; operating CDR duplication equipment.
• Establish, calibrate and monitor any equipment necessary for radio broadcast, including ISDN lines, signal processing and various broadcast recording formats, as well as audio over IP (AoIP).
• Prep necessary program material for air and digital platforms, including program sound management, and music supervision.
• Perform sound recording and postproduction, including sweetening, editing, mixing; also working with voice talents and incorporating SFX.
• Provide technical support for special programs and SCPR studios, and affiliates through triage and troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation: The hourly rate for this opportunity will be exactly $35.00/per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree