Audio Engineer- PEP (Freelance)

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

As an Audio Engineer, you will play a crucial role in mixing live and taped productions, ensuring seamless control room operations, and enhancing audio quality. You will collaborate with various teams to design and implement audio solutions, manage equipment, and prepare elements for broadcast. Your expertise will be vital in delivering high-quality audio experiences for viewers.

Responsibilities 

• Mix live and taped news format productions with heavy emphasis on remotes and server playback.
• Manage and update intercom panels and IFB designations.
• Manage shared resources for seamless control room switching.
• Prepare elements and control room for live and taped productions.
• Edit music and sound effects within a short turnaround time to air.
• Coordinate and prepare multiple discrete mix-minus feeds with the control room Tech Manager and studio Floor Manager.
• Interface with editorial and control room staff to determine elements and solutions for new and ongoing productions.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable broadcast and company policies.
• Test and verify all equipment: Networked audio console, intercoms, RF and hard line microphones, RF and hard line IFB’s, routers, multiple audio and video servers, GPI interface with video switcher, Midi.
• Set up and operate small format audio cart for FOH presentation and simultaneous to-air situations with small frame console, IFB feeds, wireless mics, intercom and PA.
• Embellish, edit, and sweeten audio in post using Protools and sound effects library.
• Interface daily with audio team to research and design audio solutions pertaining to production needs. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements 

• Minimum of 5 years audio experience using broadcast audio consoles and television production intercom systems.
• Extensive knowledge of digital/analog signal flow within large format networked audio consoles.
• Extensive knowledge of digital routing systems, ADAM intercom systems, RF microphone and IFB Equipment, PC and Mac small format audio editing software.
• Knowledge of Protools in an audio edit format (not used for live to air).
• Extensive knowledge of the following equipment: Calrec, Yamaha, Enco, Grass Valley, Miranda, Telex, AZedit, Clearcom, Freespeak, Dante, Lawo, Midi Solutions, Lectro, Shure, Sennhieser, Wysicom.
• Must display a strong sense of team within the audio group and all levels of staff. 

Desired Characteristics 

• Must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of signal flow.
• Must have extensive knowledge in live TV Production and workflow.
• Must have extensive experience in operating Calrec Audio Consoles and Enco playback systems.
• Must have extensive experience with RTS and Clearcom intercom systems. 
• Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Communications or Sound Recording Technology preferred.

Additional Requirements 

• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].