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Per Diem Broadcast Engineer

Per Diem Broadcast Engineer – The Greenspace

New York Public Radio, home to WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, and The Greene Space, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer in our Programming Department. The Broadcast Engineer will focus on live programs in The Greene Space. The Broadcast Engineer reports to the VP, Original Programming.

The successful candidate will have a good sense of the New York Public Radio sound, some knowledge of New York Public Radio programs, superior attention to detail, and a background in audio production.

Responsibilities

Operate the board during local and national live broadcasts, including regular live shows, special events, and fundraisers.
Comfortable with hybrid format for live events with live audiences
Operate Pro Tools at an expert, facile level.
Perform all functions related to operating equipment associated with the control room. This includes routing audio, ingest recording and audio editing.
Gather and edit actualities and ambient recordings.
Knowledge of using mixed minuses and ability to build them manually for remote guests or zoom calls
Clean up poor audio using iZotope RX
Design implementing scheme for live events for a recording and PA team
Knowledge of PA responsibilities as it relates to live events broadcast
Knowledge of broadcast loudness standards (PRS standard, ITU standard) & mixing to those standards
Participate in content editing meetings and listening sessions.
Manage and archive audio assets and session files.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in radio and audio production
Familiarity with the sound of New York Public Radio or public radio generally
Fluency in audio editing, knowledge of live on-air board protocols and other systems for broadcast/digital delivery of audio
Experience using ISDN, AoIP or phone hybrids.
Experience with working with large console format analog audio consoles (API Vision)
Expertise with Pro Tools and IZotope RX
Familiarity with the broadcast bundle of Waves plug-ins
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and concepts as necessary.
Ability to work within a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Compensation: $42 per hour.

This role is based in New York City and is expected to work onsite at New York Public Radio’s SoHo headquarters during live programs.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between New York Public Radio and SAG-AFTRA.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

New York Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Our journalism and operations in the service of that journalism benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds, at all levels of the organization. Diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.

Equal Opportunity

New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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New York Public Radio's mission is "to make the mind more curious, the heart more open, and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming that is deeply rooted in New York."

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FUNDING

Public

DEPARTMENTS

Engineering

SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

Mid-Level

TEAM SIZE

201-500

LOCATION