Technical Director
About The Position
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is seeking an experienced and talented Technical Director to contribute to various WPR projects, including its flagship daily talk programs. This role involves audio direction for live and recorded broadcasts in studio and remote settings, utilizing audio broadcast consoles, radio automation software, and audio production software like ProTools and Adobe Audition. The Technical Director will collaborate with journalists, producers, hosts, and engineers across WPR's statewide networks, covering a range of topics. Excellent communication skills are essential in this fast-paced, creative environment with tight deadlines and high standards. The position requires experience in audio recording, editing, mixing, radio broadcasting, podcasting, and live event production.
Requirements
- Prior experience with audio production and sound mixing in broadcast, live sound reinforcement, music recording, or post-production environments.
- Prior experience operating and programming digital and analog audio consoles.
- Prior experience working with digital audio workstation (DAW) software and hardware (Adobe Audition and ProTools strongly preferred).
- Experience diagnosing technical problems and tracing audio, data signal paths.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff.
- Ability to be self-directed, work independently and work in teams.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced professional experience with ProTools audio production software.
- Professional experience as audio lead for live in-studio and remote broadcasts.
- Experience with media asset management for file delivery, post-production and web archives.
- Experience with Wide Orbit or similar radio automation software.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and change focus quickly while maintaining accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Sets up, adjusts, connects, operates, and troubleshoots complex audio and/or video equipment and related peripherals in various environments
- Leads system design and installation of broadcast, streaming, and post-production related technology
- Digitally records, edits, and finalizes media in a variety of formats according to station standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations
- Schedules logistics and acts as station representative for remote production venues, and ensures required technical specifications will be met during on or off-site productions
- Tests and maintains equipment, and provides recommendations for alternative hardware and software to improve performance
- May serve as engineering team lead for on or off-site productions
- Trains staff on equipment, procedures, and standards
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
- Tax-advantaged savings accounts
- Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
