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Freelance Audio Engineer A1 - NBC Sports

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Freelance Audio Engineer A1 - NBC Sports

• Intermediate Level
Skills: Live Event / On Location Services Audio / Music / Sound

Summary

Stamford, CT: Primary A1 audio mixing engineer for live news format and entertainment productions. PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Category Audio / Music / Sound  Live Event / On Location Services 
Location Connecticut
Time Period Unknown
Posted Date Jan 29, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Primary A1 audio mixing engineer for live news format and entertainment productions.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Mix live and taped news format productions with heavy emphasis on remotes and server playback.
  • Manage and update intercom panels and IFB designations.
  • Manage shared resources for seamless control room switching.
  • Prepare elements and control room for live and taped productions.
  • Test and verify equipment: Networked audio console, intercoms, RF and hard line microphones, RF and hard line IFB’s, routers, multiple audio and video servers, GPI interface with video switcher.
  • Construct multiple discrete mix-minus feeds.
  • Interface with editorial and control room staff to determine elements and solutions for new and ongoing productions.
  • Set up and operate small format audio cart for presentation and simultaneous to air situations with small frame console, IFB feeds, wireless microphones, IFBs, intercom and PA.
  • Embellish, edit, and sweeten audio in post using Protools and sound effects library.
  • Interface daily with audio team to research and design audio solutions pertaining to production needs.
  • Research and recommend new equipment.
  • Must display a strong sense of team with audio group and all levels of staff.
Basic Requirements:
  • Minimum of five years audio experience; Minimum of two years of broadcast audio operation on Calrec audio board platform.
  • Extensive knowledge of digital/analog signal flow within large format networked audio consoles.
  • Knowledge of digital routing systems, ADAM intercom systems, ENCO work station, RF microphone and IFB Equipment, PC and Mac small format audio editing software.
  • Knowledge of Protools in an audio edit format (not used for live to air).
  • Must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of signal flow.
  • Must be available for all shifts (weekends and holidays); requires flexibility with last minute schedule shifts and a requirement to work overtime, as needed
Desired Characteristics:
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong client service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle pressure in an on-air environment
Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
  • Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Job Type Contract 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day, Evening
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