Audio engineer Job at GBH Boston, Boston, MA

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  • GBH Boston
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

Department Overview

The World is a one-hour, nationally distributed weekday radio public affairs program co-produced by GBH and PRX. The show offers a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe, developed specifically for an American audience. The World’s companion website, theworld.org, offers a similar mix of news and features along with slideshows, videos, blog posts, podcasts, and interactive graphics that expand on the radio content. The World and theworld.org use social media and other relevant tools to maximize user engagement and enhance the user experience.

Job Overview

The World Engineer works closely with The World’s editorial and digital staff in assuring the quality of the overall sound of a live, daily current affairs program. This involves running the live board, mixing radio stories and ensuring all equipment is in working order.

This position is located in Boston, MA in our Brighton Office and is an on-site position.

What you get to do:

  • Drive the board for a live show including breaking-news updates.
  • Prepare and manage rollover shows.
  • Connect and record interviews via apps and phone lines.
  • Carry out sound checks and quality control checks to ensure all audio elements meet company standards.
  • Prepare audio for podcast and upload.
  • Mix radio stories, evergreens, and holiday shows.
  • Ensure sound quality across all work.
  • Collaborate with hosts, reporters and other members of the team to create broadcast quality content for a national radio program.

What skills you need:

  • Familiarity with operating an audio board including maintaining quality sound levels.
  • Basic knowledge of different audio software and platforms both analog and digital.
  • Be able to work under strict deadlines.
  • Strong imagination and a willingness to experiment.
  • Basic knowledge of the creative use of sound and the ability to work calmly under stress while producing a live dynamic news program.
  • Willingness to learn new skills in audio engineering and grow with the show.
  • Be a team member but also take initiative and work independently.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. 1-3 years’ experience in the production and broadcast of audio programs including some experience engineering a live news show.

JOB SPECIFICS

NABET Union position

Staff position

Work flexible hours to accommodate live updates and recording schedules.

LOCATION

This position is located in Boston, MA and is an on-site position.

Guest Street

Brighton, MA 02135

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.


Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Work from home, Flexible hours, 2 days per week, Weekday work,

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