Technical Director, NTX Now
About The Position
KERA, the public media organization for North Texas, is hiring a Technical Director for a new daily local news program. KERA is seeking a full-time Technical Director (TD) for its new local news magazine, NTX Now. The TD will engineer the daily live radio broadcast of the show and the live video stream. The TD will also help book and record interviews for preproduced segments; create and distribute additional content from the show’s podcasts and occasionally support NTX Now events. This position will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards for the show’s sound. This position is classified as FLSA non-exempt, is not eligible for overtime and reports to the Managing Producer, NTX Now.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years of live radio broadcasting experience
- Strong collaboration skills
- Comfort with high pressure live radio environment
- Ability to juggle multiple projects/priorities on deadline
- Knowledge of/experience in audio production and editing
- Knowledge of/experience in remote broadcasting/recording
- A passion for public media and serving a diverse audience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in journalism
- Live streaming video experience
- Social media experience
- On-air voicing experience
Responsibilities
- Engineer daily live broadcast
- Work closely with show director during broadcast to transition between segments, play sound and ensure a smooth broadcast
- Connect with remote guests via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc. for both live and prerecorded hits
- Elevate sound quality of recorded interviews as needed via Adobe Audition
- Execute the daily live video stream in conjunction with NTX Now producers
- Book and preproduce segments for the show
- Create additional digital, social and broadcast content from segments of the show
- Upload and distribute the show’s podcasts through PRX
- Work with NTX Now Live Producer to record conversations at events that will air during upcoming shows
- Manage talk studio recording schedule
- Participate in KERA fundraising activities as needed and assigned
- Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (11)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
- 401k plan with KERA-contribution after 6 months
- Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household
- Strong company culture focused on connection, belonging and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
