The Metropolitan Opera’s Media Department produces approximately 70 live broadcasts each season between September and June for the Saturday Matinee Radio series, SiriuxXM Met Opera radio channel, and Live in HD series. The Broadcast Engineer will be part of a team of audio engineers responsible for all technical aspects of the Met’s broadcasts.
The Metropolitan Opera seeks an experienced audio engineer or qualified candidate with music literacy and experience in a performing arts environment. This is a position represented by Local One, IATSE.
Primary 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 featuresBroadcast recording and monitoring (multi-track)Broadcast archiving and asset managementRecording, editing, mixing, and music underscoring of radio features, interviews, promos, and trailers including VO, performance excerpts (current and archival) and music bedsManagement of live broadcast transmission to worldwide terrestrial radio network and internet streaming partners including responsibility for end-to-end connections and quality assurance throughout broadcastsWorking on additional Media activities and events as assigned.Contributing to the design and implementation of on-going upgrades to the broadcast facilities.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Minimum of 5 years of experience in live broadcast and production workAbility to identify and locate selections from a musical scoreExperience with digital playback systemsLarge frame consoles including Digico, Studer, and YamahaAdvanced Pro Tools fluency required and basic operation of Izotope RXSelection/installation/operation of audio recording, editing, and broadcast systemsKnowledge of and compliance to broadcast standardsExperience with broadcast IP codecsExperience with intercommunications systems – RTS, Clearcom, or RiedelIP networking knowledge for broadcast infrastructureElectronic basics like wiring, soldering, power supplies, analog and digital audio, video signals, fiber, and associated diagnostic and repair techniquesExperience with asset management systems – Soundminer, Enco, Amazon Glacier
Physical Demands
Excellent communication skillsMust work well in a team environmentAbility to work on tight deadlines and under pressureExcellent judgement and adaptability in a live situationAbility to work nights and weekends as broadcast and event schedule requiresInitiative to work independently and proactivelyMust be meticulous, accurate, and detail-orientedRespect for institution Respect for confidentiality and discretion
The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
