Broadcast Audio Tech Sr.
Operates a professional digital audio board and video playback server for local and national newscasts affiliated with Arizona PBS and PBS News Hour. Oversees audio, IFB, and PL systems used during taped and live newscasts, specials, video recordings, and ASU and Arizona PBS events. Works in the control room, studio, or in the field on a variety of productions, ensuring audio quality meets internal and external standards including ATSC A/85 loudness standards and PBS Production Guidelines. Oversees and assists in instruction and training of staff and student production workers and interns. Provides oversight and guidance in troubleshooting systems as well as proper control room and studio audio production techniques. Manages and edits video assets for playback in newscasts, including the daily public affairs program Arizona Horizon, PBS News Hour, and other productions as assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned as necessary to support team objectives and organizational goals. This role requires flexibility in working hours and may involve evening and weekend productions.
Experience / Skills
Desired Qualifications:
-Four-year degree in broadcasting, audio, or digital media. Specific skills in broadcast audio technology.
-Proven ability to work with others in a service oriented, fast-paced news environment.
-Strong verbal and written communications skills.
-Three years live production experience in a TV studio.
-Knowledge of and ability to work with staff and students in a deadline-oriented news production environment.
-Knowledge of digital audio consoles and studio audio operations and set-up.
-Knowledge of digital video recorders and player operation.
-Knowledge of broadcasting standards and practices.
-Knowledge of basic audio and sound management theory. Knowledge of computer and/or server operation for both Mac and Windows OS.
-Familiarity with new and emerging trends in the media industry,
-Knowledge of and affinity for public media.
-Basic operational knowledge and utilization of Dante Network Audio with level one certification.
-Have worked with Studer Vista V, SST System T, or Allen and Heath SQ5 (Audio Console systems)
-Have worked with Ross Abekas video playback system, Sound 360 playback system, Gentner IFB system and Reidel intercom.
-Experience with Adobe Audition and mixing audio levels for post-produced broadcast and digital content.
About Arizona PBS
Arizona PBS specializes in the education of children, in-depth news and public affairs, lifelong learning, and the celebration of arts and culture — utilizing the power of noncommercial television, the Internet, educational outreach services, and community-based initiatives. Arizona PBS began broadcasting from the campus of Arizona State University on January 30, 1961. Now more than 80 percent of Arizonans receive the signal through a network of translators, cable and satellite systems. With more than 1 million viewers each week, Arizona PBS consistently ranks among the most-viewed public television stations per capita in the country. Arizonans provide more than 60 percent of the station's annual budget.
