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$111,348 – $111,348Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Performing Arts, Media, BroadcastingIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in live broadcast and production work
- Ability to identify and locate selections from a musical score
- Experience with digital playback systems
- Experience with large frame consoles including Digico, Studer, and Yamaha
- Advanced Pro Tools fluency required and basic operation of Izotope RX
- Selection/installation/operation of audio recording, editing, and broadcast systems
- Knowledge of and compliance to broadcast standards
- Experience with broadcast IP codecs
- Experience with intercommunications systems – RTS, Clearcom, or Riedel
- IP networking knowledge for broadcast infrastructure
- Electronic basics like wiring, soldering, power supplies, analog and digital audio, video signals, fiber, and associated diagnostic and repair techniques
- Experience with asset management systems – Soundminer, Enco, Amazon Glacier
- Excellent communication skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- Ability to work on tight deadlines and under pressure
- Excellent judgement and adaptability in a live situation
- Ability to work nights and weekends as broadcast and event schedule requires
- Initiative to work independently and proactively
- Must be meticulous, accurate, and detail-oriented
- Respect for institution
- Respect for confidentiality and discretion
Responsibilities
- Live broadcast board operation: Live mixing on large frame consoles and with multiple microphones and talking heads including host, commentators, and guests
- Triggering live playback of prerecorded features
- Broadcast recording and monitoring (multi-track)
- Broadcast archiving and asset management
- Recording, editing, mixing, and music underscoring of radio features, interviews, promos, and trailers including VO, performance excerpts (current and archival) and music beds
- Management of live broadcast transmission to worldwide terrestrial radio network and internet streaming partners including responsibility for end-to-end connections and quality assurance throughout broadcasts
- Working on additional Media activities and events as assigned
- Contributing to the design and implementation of on-going upgrades to the broadcast facilities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Broadcast Engineer position?
The salary is $2141.31 per week, $428.26 per day, or $61.18 per hour according to the CBA.
Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Broadcast Engineer role?
Required skills include advanced Pro Tools fluency, experience with large frame consoles like Digico, Studer, and Yamaha, music literacy to identify selections from a musical score, and knowledge of broadcast IP codecs and IP networking.
What is the team environment like at the Metropolitan Opera's Media Department?
The Broadcast Engineer will be part of a team of audio engineers handling all technical aspects of broadcasts, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
What makes a strong candidate for this Broadcast Engineer position?
Strong candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least 5 years of live broadcast experience, music literacy, advanced Pro Tools skills, and the ability to work under pressure with excellent judgment in live situations.
The Metropolitan Opera
Operatic performances and musical productions
About The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera is a prominent institution dedicated to the art of opera, showcasing a wide range of performances that include classic and contemporary operas. The performances are held in a grand theater, where talented singers, musicians, and stage designers come together to create a captivating experience for the audience. The Metropolitan Opera distinguishes itself from other opera companies by its commitment to high production values, featuring elaborate sets and costumes, as well as a diverse repertoire that appeals to a broad audience. The goal of The Metropolitan Opera is to promote the appreciation of opera as an art form and to make it accessible to as many people as possible.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1883Year Founded
$972.7KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Risks
Declining interest in traditional opera among younger audiences affects ticket sales.
The lawsuit by Anna Netrebko could cause financial and reputational damage.
Competition from other NYC cultural institutions may divert potential audiences.
Differentiation
The Met is renowned for its 'Live in HD' digital streaming series.
It has a history of collaborations with international artists and institutions.
The Met is embarking on its first-ever Asia tour in 2024.
Upsides
Increased interest in digital streaming boosts the Met's remote audience reach.
Global partnerships enhance cultural exchange and expand audience reach.
The Asia tour taps into a growing market for Western classical music.
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