Audio Engineer

• Lead Audio Engineering for Productions: Serve as the principal audio engineer for all assigned studio, remote, and cloud-based productions. Oversee the technical execution of audio workflows to ensure high-quality sound throughout the production process, from pre-production to final broadcast. Mix all studio shows consistently and error-free, daily, ensuring clarity, balance, and high-fidelity audio throughout the broadcast.
• Collaboration with Broadcast Technical Operations: Work closely with the Broadcast Technical Operations team to implement, manage, and optimize audio infrastructure across CHSN’s studio, remote, and cloud platforms. Ensure audio systems and equipment integrate seamlessly with the broadcast chain, supporting both traditional and cloud-based workflows.
• Audio System Design and Implementation: Lead the design, setup, and maintenance of audio systems, including mixing consoles, microphones, wireless systems, and networked audio solutions. Implement innovative technologies that elevate production quality and efficiency.
• Music Library Management: Maintain and regularly update the music library, ensuring that it meets production needs and remains organized and accessible for all broadcast uses.
• Cue Sheets and Documentation: Create and distribute cue sheets when required, ensuring that all necessary audio cues are properly documented and distributed in a timely manner to all relevant team members.
• Project Coordination and Scheduling: Collaborate with production teams, technical staff, and external partners to ensure audio engineering tasks align with overall production timelines. Coordinate audio deployment schedules, ensuring all technical requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide expert technical support for all audio systems across studio, remote, and cloud environments. Troubleshoot and resolve audio issues during live broadcasts, ensuring uninterrupted audio performance.
• Maintenance & Upgrades: Oversee routine maintenance, upgrades, and repairs of audio equipment. Regularly evaluate and test new audio technologies to stay ahead of industry trends and ensure CHSN’s audio infrastructure remains cutting-edge.
• Documentation & Process Development: Maintain detailed documentation of audio systems, procedures, and workflows. Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for audio engineering processes to ensure best practices and compliance with production and technical standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the lead point of contact for audio engineering across all departments. Collaborate closely with content, graphics, and IT teams to ensure smooth and synchronized operations across all broadcast elements.
• Cloud & Remote Audio Operations: Lead efforts in deploying and maintaining cloud-based audio solutions, supporting remote productions that may include satellite, IP, or streaming-based workflows.
• Vendor & Partner Coordination: Work with third-party vendors, partners, and contractors to integrate new audio technology, maintain equipment, and provide technical support. Serve as the primary contact for audio-related needs with external vendors.
• Performance Monitoring & Compliance: Monitor audio quality and performance metrics during broadcasts to ensure compliance with league standards and company policies. Perform regular audits to ensure optimal system performance and adapt to emerging industry trends.
• Additional Duties: Support other technical and operational duties as assigned, including post-production reviews, troubleshooting reports, and adapting to changing production needs or technological advancements.

• 2 years experience as an Audio Engineer in a live broadcast engineering environment, ideally with remote production
• BA/BS degree in Communications, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred
•  Open to working weekends, holidays, and periodic travel, including international air travel
• Extensive hands-on experience with audio systems, including mixing consoles, wireless audio systems, and digital audio workflows
• Expertise in studio, remote, and cloud-based audio operations, particularly for live sports and high-stakes broadcasts
• Strong understanding of audio routing, signal flow, and troubleshooting in complex production environments
• Experience managing large-scale audio systems and collaborating cross-functionally with various technical departments
• Knowledge of industry-standard audio software and hardware, including Dante, AES67, and IP-based audio systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot under pressure
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior management
• Familiarity with broadcast compliance standards and best practices for audio in live productions
• Ability to work shifts lasting between 8 to 12 hours, with potential extensions up to 18 hours
• Capability to walk or stand for up to 8 hours at a time
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing stairs and ability to ascend and descend a ladder
• Ability to lift weights of 50 to 75 lbs and carry 50 lbs over 50 feet
• Ability to pinch (10 lbs) and grip (50 lbs) broadcast equipment
• Ability to maintain a position within a space 3.5 - 4 feet tall for up to 1 minute
• Ability to horizontally move 50 lbs on a push-pull cart for up to 50 feet and vertically move 50 lbs using upper extremities

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000