Broadcast Engineer
New York Public Radio, home to WNYC, WQXR, New Jersey Public Radio, WNYC Studios, and The Greene Space, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer in our Programming Department.Broadcast Engineers are the technical professionals at the heart of New York Public Radio. They operate studio equipment alongside reporters and producers in the creation of live broadcasts, podcasts, in-person performances, videos and more in service of NYPR’s public service mission. This Broadcast Engineer position will run the live control board for New York Public Radio’s signature shows as needed, with a special focus on weekday live shows and the WNYC News Department, and will also assist on all other production needs within the Programming DepartmentYou’ll report to the Director of Broadcast Operations in the WNYC Programming Department.The successful candidate will have a good sense of the New York Public Radio sound, some knowledge of New York Public Radio programs, superior attention to detail, and a background in live audio production. The position requires excellent people skills as much of the job will require interfacing with content producers at NYPR.
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Additional InformationThis is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $38.85 plus a full benefits package. New York Public Radio offers excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, personal and sick time as well as parental leave.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between New York Public Radio and SAG-AFTRA.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt New York Public Radio diversity, equity, and inclusion is more than a strategy or an initiative; it is an organizational mindset that is reinforced every day. Ultimately, we strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and pursue inclusive strategies to support and encourage them and create a more engaged, committed, and productive workforce. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are especially important to us as a media organization because a diverse workforce allows us to report with perspective and insight, and deliver a variety of content reflecting the diverse population we serve in New York City and beyond. We believe that diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an inclusive workplace in which all voices are encouraged and heard is a core part of our values as an organization. Equal OpportunityNew York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
With an urban vibrancy and a global perspective, New York Public Radio produces innovative public radio programs, podcasts, and live events that touch a passionate community of people monthly on air, online and in person. From its state-of-the-art studios in New York City, NYPR is reshaping radio for a new generation of listeners with groundbreaking, award-winning programs including "Radiolab," "The New Yorker Radio Hour," "The Brian Lehrer Show," "All of It with Alison Stewart," "On the Media," "Notes from America with Kai Wright," "Carnegie Hall Live," "Helga," and "Aria Code," among many others. New York Public Radio is home to WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, and New Jersey Public Radio.
