What are the responsibilities and job description for the BROADCAST RECORDING TECHNICIAN II, WBUR Engineering, Operations & IT Job at Bost position at Boston University?
Who We Are & What We Can Offer You :
WBUR is Bostons NPR and a public media leader, producing exceptional journalism on-air, online, on-demand, and in real life. Our mission is to produce high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding, connection, and community for an expanding circle of people. WBUR is member-supported and licensed to Boston University.
WBUR is brimming with talent and ambition. Our colleagues work hard, strive for excellence, value truth, creativity, diverse perspectives, and open debate. Our culture is warm and welcoming no matter what your role is we work hard to ensure that everyone feels like they belong. On top of that people are both respectful and passionate about the work we do.
Weve got exciting plans to keep innovating and building WBUR for the future. Its a place to do meaningful work with interesting people and to learn and grow along the way.
We offer our employees both hybrid and in-office work arrangements.
We also offer :
- Health () and Well Being () Benefits including Gender Affirming Healthcare ()
- Paid Time Off, Holidays & Intersession ()
- Tuition Remission () and Professional Development () through Boston University
The Opportunity and Who Youll Work With :
Position Type : Regular, Full Time, Benefits Eligible
Work Format : 100% Onsite
Schedule : Flex schedule, 35 hours per week. Will include any time WBUR on-air operations are live.
At WBUR, our Engineering, Operations & IT department is pivotal to maintaining and advancing the technical infrastructure that supports our news production and distribution. This department is responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of broadcast equipment, digital platforms, and communication networks.
Within WBUR Engineering, Operations & IT, our Production team supports a variety of groups. This team is responsible for the operation of live on-air boards during any period where we are not in automation. This teams edits & mixes pieces from reporters, promos - including fundraising, and other departments as required.
As Broadcast Recording Technician II, you will be responsible for the on-air engineering and production of WBUR broadcast quality audio, consisting primarily of on-air studio console operation and digital editing / mixing. You will help provide coverage for vacation and sick-time of other Broadcast Recording Technicians and Technical Directors. You will need to work late hours and weekends as required in a flexible shift arrangement. You will also assist the Production Manager in the scheduling and management of WBUR studio usage.
Essential Functions :
This position is covered under our collective bargaining agreement with the L2324 union and the minimum pay rate for this position is $25.51 per hour. Additionally, when compensation is being evaluated for a candidate finalist, that amount can increase as experience and internal equity are factored into the offer amount.
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In an ongoing effort to enrich our organizational culture, WBUR is committed to building a staff and leadership team that reflects the diversity of our city, region and nation.
Designing an organization where everyone thrives, creating connection and community that permeates our workplace requires real change across all facets of what we do and who we are.
We must hire, support, develop, advance and retain diverse talent at all levels of the organization with a standard of inclusive excellence.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have a passion for our mission - whether you meet all or some of our criteria - we want to talk to you. After submitting your application join our Talent Community () !
If you require an ADA reasonable accommodation to complete your application and / or participate in the interview process, please let us know here () .
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
CURRENT BOSTON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES Represented by L2324 click here to apply for this position. All other applicants (both internal and external), please use the {Apply} section on this page.
Required Experience
Salary : $26
