Studio Engineer
KNKX-FM
Seattle
,
WA
Application Deadline: Friday, Feb 25, 2022
Description
Application links and information about all open KNKX positions can be found at the KNKX careers page.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This full-time position is responsible for keeping the technology functioning in all of our studios, and ensuring that our on-air staff have the tools and training they need to produce news and music content for multiplatform broadcast (FM, HD, stream, digital and transmitter). We use Audiovault, NewsBoss, Marketron, Wheatstone boards and other support and processing equipment for audio and data paths. The Studio Engineer is responsible for keeping all of these systems updated and running effectively, and constantly scanning the technology landscape for new tools and processes we can integrate into our strategy, planning and operations. You will work with reporters, news hosts and on-air music staff on a daily basis.
KNKX has offices in both Seattle and Tacoma, and the Studio Engineer will be expected to work in both offices on a regular basis. The salary range for this position is $62,000 – $70,000 per year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, monitor and perform maintenance on control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, meters, control systems, and remote equipment, including accurate record keeping.
- Maintain and troubleshoot technical aspects of the broadcast and studio equipment. Ensure that all production systems are online and operating properly.
- Work with IT to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair local computer infrastructure as it pertains to the broadcast and content chain, including home and office workstations. Schedule, test and verify backup operations.
- Provide training on radio operations to content staff as needed.
- Monitors broadcast operations after hours and fields calls and troubleshoots when programming is interrupted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience in computer-based broadcast automation technologies.
- Experience with studio equipment and operations, audio routing and distribution of analog, digital and audio-over-IP protocols, EAS, satellite receivers, studio telephones and broadcast IT systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance sometimes competing demands.
- Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to assist generally non-technical people in a positive manner.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with automation playout systems for radio, including Audiovault, Newsboss, Selector, and Marketron.
- Experience with Wheatstone AoIP and related technologies
- Proficiency in AoIP, A/V routing and transcoding, broadcast automation, and other modern video, audio and broadcast technologies. Knowledge of current and developing trends in radio.
- A Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, a certificate or two-year associate’s degree in broadcast engineering, or a minimum of three years professional experience
- Knowledge of radio (public or commercial) organizational structures, workflows, systems, and operating procedures.
- Ability to oversee, coordinate, and support the execution of continuous broadcast schedules on a 24×7 basis.
- Physical requirements: the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders, grasp objects and sit or stand for extended periods of time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledgeable of public radio principles and standards, as well as FCC and other regulations a plus.
- Knowledge, experience and interest in RF (radio-frequency) engineering, to help maintain KNKX’s transmitter/translator infrastructure and other technologies. This position works closely with the KNKX Chief Engineer in maintaining our broadcast infrastructure.