A1 Audio Engineer Job at RedBalloon in Washington

Company: Conservative Partnership Institute
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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced A1 Audio Engineer to serve as the lead audio operator for our broadcast studios and control rooms. This role owns audio capture, live mixing, routing, signal flow, IFB, comms, and overall audio quality for podcasts, television appearances, livestreams, remote interviews, and other studio productions. The A1 will also establish audio standards, maintain system readiness, and help develop audio competency across the broader Production team. Occasional support of live events and off-site productions is also expected.
Schedule Expectations

Primarily daytime and on-site
Occasional evenings, weekends, and travel for special productions
Responsibilities

Serve as the primary A1 for studio broadcasts, podcasts, livestreams, remote interviews, and other control-room operations
Mix live audio and manage signal flow, routing, gain structure, mix-minus, IFB, comms, and recording feeds
Configure and operate digital audio consoles, microphones, wireless systems, playback sources, and associated broadcast equipment
Manage Dante across a fiber-connected campus that supports multiple studios
Coordinate audio for remote guests and ensure proper return feeds and mix-minus
Monitor audio quality throughout productions and troubleshoot problems quickly
Establish consistent standards for loudness, EQ, and overall broadcast audio quality
Work with Production Managers, Producers, and AV Technicians to develop repeatable studio workflows and SOPs, includes training other Production team members
Work cross-functionally with the broader Production team and assist outside normal responsibilities when needed
Qualifications

3+ years of professional broadcast audio, studio production, live television, livestreaming, or comparable experience
Strong experience mixing audio in a live studio or control-room environment
Strong understanding of audio workflows and signal flow
Experience building and troubleshooting mix-minus workflows for remote contributors
Dante networking experience required
Ability to diagnose and resolve audio problems quickly during live productions
Professional communication skills when working with talent, clients, and production teams
Ability to remain calm and detail-oriented in high-pressure broadcast environments

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