NPR · 1 week ago
Bureau Audio Engineer
Culver City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$44.04/hr - $49.67/hr
2+ years expNPR is a thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization that produces award-winning news and music programming. They are seeking an Audio Engineer to work directly with journalists and producers to ensure high-quality audio and video production in a fast-paced environment.
BroadcastingDigital MediaNews
Responsibilities
Assemble and mix complex live broadcasts, streaming content, and pre-produced elements working with producers and directors in a high-pressure environment
Promote and maintain NPR’s quality standards by identifying and repairing impaired audio
Analyze, repair and mix audio on tight deadlines using common tools (equalizers, compressors, noise reduction, etc.)
QC, mix, and sweeten audio and video podcasts before publication using DAVID Systems MTE and AVID Pro Tools
Monitor inbound and outbound content streams and associated automated play-out systems. Rectify technical outages and respond to programming schedule changes quickly and accurately
Schedule, connect, and route media over a variety of IP transmission methods including Comrex, Riverside, Zoom, etc
Test and ensure preparedness of in-house and remote broadcast and production systems
Consult, train, and support journalists in the use of NPR technical facilities and remote recording and transmission equipment
Teach and encourage best production practices and workflows
Provide technical support for remote events including site assessment and venue coordination
Troubleshoot unexpected situations confidently, calmly, and effectively
Communicate clearly with both editorial and technical colleagues
Keep abreast of current and emerging audio broadcast equipment, systems, and workflows
Write and update documentation for user support guides
Cultivate, promote and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in one’s work and in the workplace
Demonstrate awareness of intersectional identities and ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
Qualification
Required
Two years' technical experience with audio production (radio and/or TV broadcast, post production, live sound reinforcement, music recording, theater, ENG)
Experience with AVID Pro Tools in a production environment
Very strong grasp of fundamentals of audio engineering and signal flow
Professional and courteous demeanor supporting a varied and demanding client base
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to author training guides and operating procedures
Proven multitasking capabilities for fast approaching deadlines
Proven ability to identify and correct audio impairments and mix audio to established loudness standards
Preferred
Broadcast experience, preferably within public media
Expert level understanding of AVID Pro Tools, iZotope products and a variety of mixing consoles
Mixing while taking live direction from editorial staff in a broadcast, theater-tech, sound reinforcement, or similar context
Advanced computer troubleshooting, networking, or software development abilities
Experience with varied IP and smartphone audio transmission techniques
Operation of scheduling and audio routing automation tools and matrix routers
Field recording proficiency
Music recording, mixing, and mastering expertise
Audio for video, post-production, and sound design competence
Teaching or training experience
Benefits
Access to health and wellness
Paid time off
Financial well-being
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life/ accidental death and dismemberment
Long-term disability
Short-term disability
Voluntary retirement savings
Company
NPR
NPR is a multimedia news organization and radio program producer that delivers national and international news broadcasts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$57.7MKey Investors
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
2025-11-17Grant· $36M
2020-05-19Grant· $4.7M
2013-12-15Grant· $17M
Leadership Team
Katherine Maher
CEO & President
Daphne Kwon
CFO
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