Job Description

The World Engineer

The World Engineer works closely with Editors, journalists, producers, and other engineers at GBH and PRX and throughout the public radio system, to ensure the production and delivery of high-quality audio in a timely and precise manner. The World Engineers work in broadcast studios, within a networked newsroom to provide technical support and guidance in a fast-paced, deadline driven, production environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineering live broadcasts of The World, digital audio mixing, restoration and repair of audio, managing show rollovers and uplinks, troubleshooting technical problems, and collaborating with Editors, Reporters and Producers in a variety of settings.

Skill Set

• Strong imagination and a willingness to experiment are essential as well as an ability to be genuinely innovative.
• Must have substantial board operating experience in digital mixing, experience with operating and managing a broadcast board during a live, broadcast clock-driven current affairs program, a track record in the creative use of sound, and the ability to work calmly under stress on the production of a fast-paced dynamic news program.
• Familiarity with the Adobe Audition and SADiE multitrack mixing platforms, as well as the use of iZotope products, are highly valued.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of three years' experience in the production and broadcast of a live daily deadline-driven news program. Prior technical experience with audio production (broadcast, live sound reinforcement, music recording, theatre, post-production, ENG) are a plus.

Job Specifics

This is a NABET-CWA Local 51018 union position

Onsite position

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Process Assistance GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.

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