Audio Engineering
NPR
Washington, DCThis is a Part Time Job
Member Summary:
Quick Summary (full description below):
NPR is hiring a part-time Audio Engineer to support live broadcasts, audio restoration, and technical troubleshooting in a high-paced, deadline-driven environment. This on-site role is based in Washington, DC.
Years of Experience Required: 2 years in audio production (Noted as "24 Months")
Salary: $41.92–$47.28 per hour
Required Experience: Audio engineering fundamentals, signal flow, troubleshooting, live sound mixing, supporting clients under tight deadlines
Preferred Skills/Experience: Broadcast experience, IP audio transmission techniques, proficiency in Pro Tools and mixing consoles, field recording, audio post-production
Workplace Requirements: On-site in Washington, DC
Education Requirements: Preferred: Degree in audio engineering or related field
Hard Skills Required: Signal flow, audio impairment correction, mixing to loudness standards, automation tools, advanced computer troubleshooting
Soft Skills Required: Communication, multitasking, problem-solving, customer service focus
Benefits: Not mentioned
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Full Posting:
NPR
Audio Engineer (Part-Time, Temporary) – Washington, DC
NPR seeks a part-time Audio Engineer to provide technical support for live broadcasts, audio restoration, and troubleshooting. This role works closely with journalists, producers, and engineers to ensure high-quality audio production and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Engineer live broadcasts and pre-recorded content in high-pressure environments.
• Identify and repair impaired audio while adhering to NPR’s quality standards.
• Mix audio to loudness standards using tools like equalizers, compressors, and noise reduction software.
• QC, mix, and sweeten podcasts using AVID Pro Tools and DAVID Systems MTE.
• Monitor inbound/outbound audio streams, troubleshoot technical issues, and respond to schedule changes.
• Support journalists and train staff on technical facilities and remote recording equipment.
• Provide technical support for remote events, including venue assessments.
• Stay updated on emerging audio broadcast equipment and workflows.
Required Skills:
• 2 years of technical experience in audio production (broadcast, live sound, music recording, theater, or post-production).
• Strong grasp of audio engineering fundamentals and signal flow.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and multitask effectively.
• Exceptional communication and training skills.
• Proficiency in identifying and correcting audio impairments.
Preferred Skills:
• Broadcast experience, ideally in public media.
• Expertise with IP audio transmission and smartphone audio techniques.
• Proficiency in AVID Pro Tools, mixing consoles, and automation tools.
• Experience in music recording, mixing, mastering, and field recording.
• Familiarity with audio for video and sound design.
• Training and teaching experience.
Education:
• Preferred: Degree in audio engineering or related field.
Salary Range:
$41.92–$47.28 per hour
Job Type:
Part-time, non-exempt
This role offers substantial training and shadowing opportunities to ensure new hires gain proficiency in NPR’s systems while leveraging foundational audio engineering skills.
Salary/Benefits
$41.92 - 47.28 per hour
Additional Information
A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.
Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.
