Digital Audio Networking Engineer

This position provides support specific to applications and hardware systems surrounding the broadcast facility including but not limited to broadcast and monitoring audio distribution systems, play-out (DAVID Systems) and production (Pro Tools) systems, on-air call management and call recorder systems, and our newswire editing system (NewsBoss). Learn more

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 Monitor systems, respond to technical problems and requests for systems repair and provide technical assistance necessary to the broadcast and production systems
 Provide support for broadcast and production system upgrades, as required
 Provide modifications to broadcast and production systems in collaboration with peers and as directed by project managers and/or vendors
 Maintain all technical areas in an organized and safe condition including all installations of broadcast and production equipment as well as any staging, workbench and testing facilities throughout the facility
 Follow Standard Operating Procedures as set by WNYC Engineering department
 Document and maintain for reference solutions to technical problems as part of WNYC trouble-reporting systems
 Maintain inventory of spare equipment, and stock of parts needed for repairs
 Facilitate and keep track of equipment repairs sent out to a manufacturer or third party repair center
 Work closely with the IT department in trouble-shooting, repair and documentation of systems as related to the core enterprise network or systems
 Acquire and maintain an in-depth knowledge of WNYC operations and its technical facilities; especially as these relate to broadcast and production systems
 Willingness to participate in training recommended by WNYC
 May be required to pick up or deliver equipment, parts and supplies from outside locations
 Work on other special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
 Requires minimum three years experience working with LAN- and SAN-based digital audio systems in a broadcast or recording studio environment; requires A+ Certification
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
 Requires proficient use of PC hardware, server and LAN/SAN architecture and expertise with operating systems for PC based platforms
 Knowledge of digital audio, editing, mixing, storage and redundancy is required
 Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Standard digital and analog audio engineering practices required
 Knowledge and understanding of current radio station and recording studio practices and technology experience required
 Requires ability to work autonomously and complete tasks as assigned within specified timeframes
 Ability to work in a group environment, and take direction required
 MCSE or equivalent preferred
 Audio Engineering Degree-preferred
 Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, read, and lift equipment as necessary - required
 Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion; must be available to work overtime as needed

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, salary requirements and resume (attached as a Word document) to jobs@wnyc.org with “DANE” written in the subject line. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls, no agencies.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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