Audio Engineering

This 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.