Audio Engineer

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) seeks to hire a Radio and Television Operator (Level 3) to work within the Sound unit, which falls under the Special Events unit. The qualified candidate will be responsible for all aspects of live sound audio support for Mayoral and City sponsored events throughout the five boroughs. The role involves setting up audio equipment, mixing live sound for public address systems for various hearings and ceremonies, and performing audio mixing tasks with attention to audio levels for press and news media recording. The position also requires transporting and lifting heavy audio equipment, setting up public address systems in various weather conditions, and performing basic maintenance of audio equipment.

Requirements

• Six months of full-time satisfactory experience as a radio operator, broadcast technician, repairperson or mechanic in the field of radio, television or two-way communications or broadcast trainee in a broadcasting station or performing closely related work.
• Three years of satisfactory full-time experience as a broadcast technician (radio and/or television) which may include experience as a broadcast trainee in a broadcasting station.

Nice To Haves

• A Motor Vehicle license valid in the State of New York may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Set up audio equipment and mix Live sound that requires amplification for Public Address systems for various hearings and ceremonies held at City Hall and throughout the five boroughs of NYC for the Mayor's Office, City Council, and other city agencies.
• Perform audio mixing tasks with special attention to audio levels operating at optimal levels for press and news media to record public events.
• Transport and lift heavy audio equipment and setting up public address systems in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform basic maintenance of audio equipment in City Hall and audio vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed