CPB Jobline: Job Listing: New York Public Radio: Maintenance Engineer (13450)

The Maintenance Engineer provides technical support and preventative maintenance for the radio broadcast and production plant including, but not limited to, the station’s audio routing and mixing platform (SAS, AXIA) and release path infrastructure as well as all associated broadcast audio devices in the signal path from microphone to recording and broadcast destinations. 

If assigned to the morning Maintenance Engineer shift, this role will provide technical support for all programming on the air at the time (WNYC-AM air, WNYC-FM air, WQXR-FM air, NJPR station air and Takeaway national uplink) including pre-checks of all control surfaces and related systems (SAS, AXIA, DAVID, NewsBoss, PhoneBox, release paths, etc.) prior to shows going on air, setting up backup equipment and control room/studio for emergency use, provide response and resolution to broadcast technical problems and interface with the Master Control engineer on duty and all technical staff.

• Respond to maintenance requests of equipment repair and provides any technical assistance necessary to the broadcast and/or production of NYPR audio
• As assigned  to maintenance engineer support, provide first check and preparation for all on-air control rooms and studios in use to insure proper operation during morning shows
• As assigned to technical support provide first line of technical assistance to NYPR originated network shows as well as NYPR’s local productions Duties would include, but not be limited to:
  • assuring connectivity to the NPR Network Operations Center
  • providing emergency technical help on all SAS consoles, DAVID technical operation, PhoneBox operation, signal routing and emergency re-routing and Streamer technical issues 
• Maintain organization and safe conditions in the shop and other technical areas to all installations of production equipment 
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures as set by NYPR Engineering practices
• Document solutions to technical problems, and maintain these for reference
• Maintain inventory of spare equipment, and stock of parts needed for repairs
• Facilitate repairs of equipment sent out to a manufacturer or third party repair center 
• Report on necessary equipment or new technology recommended for shop or facility use
• Acquire and maintain an in-depth knowledge of NYPR operations and its technical facilities; especially as these relate to broadcast audio
• Research, as requested, new technologies for engineering use
• Participate in training seminars, classes, workshops, etc. recommended by NYPR
• As assigned, operate Control Rooms, Master Control Room for all activities needed; i.e. On-Air, recording and production etc.
  • Comply with all NYPR and Engineering Dept. policies and guidelines
• This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office and/or broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; requires bending, reaching and lifting of up to (50 pounds)
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, early morning, overnights and may be required to be on-call at times
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Standard Audio Engineering practices - required
• Recording or Broadcast Studio and Technology Experience-required
• Knowledge and understanding of current recording studio practices -required
• In-depth understanding of electronics and electrical engineering -required
• Experience with radio RF systems – a plus
• Familiarity with digital audio workstations and practice - preferred
• Knowledge of computer technology - preferred
• Ability to work in a self-motivated manner and deliver work on-time and on-spec - required
• Experience with Auto CAD - required
• Very strong team orientation - required
• Demonstrated proficiency with technical and broadcast equipment at a high level; demonstrated ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly - required
• Audio Engineering Degree-preferred
• EE degree-preferred
• Computer Technology A+ Certification- preferred
• Three or more years of equivalent experience - required

All positions at NYPR require:

• The intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively with the senior leadership team, colleagues, staff and external partners and provide motivation at all levels of an organization
• Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds
• Use of a computer, telephone and other office and/or broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods  including but not limited to; Microsoft Office software, internet based applications for internal and external communications
• Affinity for New York Public Radio; WNYC and/or WQXR content and mission a plus

Note:    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

New York Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.

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Please submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume.  New York Public Radio must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

COMPANY PROFILE – ABOUT NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO

"To make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful."  - New York Public Radio Mission Statement

New York Public Radio is home to three of the country’s leading public radio stations—WNYC 93.9 FM, WNYC AM 820, and WQXR 105.9 FM—as well as the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. As America’s most listened-to public radio stations* and New York's premier multi-platform public radio franchise, it collectively reaches a monthly audience of more than11.5 million.

WNYC and wnyc.org: WNYC is a major producer of original, award-winning local and national content. It originates for public radio nationwide programs and podcasts like Radiolab, The Takeaway, Freakonomics, On The Media and Studio 360. WNYC maintains a centralized newsroom and its award-winning reporters contribute regularly to online and local news broadcasts and to the nationally-distributed news programs Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Marketplace and The Takeaway. Also, WNYC produces the signature daily programs The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, Soundcheck and New Sounds. Five WNYC programs — Radiolab, On the Media, Studio 360, The Brian Lehrer Show, and Radio Rookies, its youth journalism program serving teens in all five boroughs, have been recognized with George Foster Peabody Awards, the highest honor in broadcasting journalism. WNYC’s original content is available to people wherever they are via mobile platforms, online audio streams, podcasts and social media.  In addition, WNYC presents the best national offerings from networks National Public Radio, Public Radio International, American Public Media, and the British Broadcasting Company, broadcasting a wide range of daily news, talk, cultural and music programming.

WQXR and wqxr.org: Classical 105.9 WQXR is New York City’s sole classical music station, presenting new and landmark classical recordings as well as live concerts from the Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, among other New York City venues, immersing listeners in the city’s rich musical life.  WQXR.org  also hosts Q2, an HD broadcast and web stream dedicated to discovery, giving listeners an opportunity to experience exceptional music, classic and contemporary, that they likely have not heard before.  WQXR’s smart, engaging hosts provide distinctive context for the music they love to play. And wqxr.org serves the global classical music community through online listening, playlists, host blogs and New York City cultural news. WQXR also offers Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday Matinee Broadcasts, The Philharmonic This Week, McGraw Hill Young Artists Showcase evenings, and Symphony Hall.

The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space and thegreenespace.org:  Our street-front broadcast studio and performance venue produces a full season of original programming – as well as WNYC and WQXR shows, concerts and events – for live, radio and online audiences. It is becoming an anchor in our growing, exciting Hudson Square neighborhood in lower Manhattan.

(*Source:  Arbitron)