Audio Operator

The Audio Operator is responsible for managing sound during live and taped productions, including setting up, testing, and adjusting audio equipment. Key duties involve operating audio mixing boards, creating sound mixes, and managing various sound sources. The role also requires coordinating with directors, operating studio cameras, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must perform under high stress, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be proficient with office equipment.

Must Have

• Set up sound and recording equipment, adjusting and testing
• Activate and adjust various sound sources including microphones, audio playback devices, remote venue shots
• Create, maintain and adjust proper mix of sound sources in live and/or recorded environment
• Maintain and manage audio devices and resources such as: audio mixing board, microphones, music playback devices
• Operate Audio Mixing Board during live broadcasts and during recorded shows
• Adjust positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by Newscast Director
• Operate studio cameras or remote cameras during live broadcasts
• Confer with Newscast Directors and other crew and staff members to discuss show rundowns, desired effects
• Floor directs and operates cameras for live broadcasts and recordings
• Sets up cameras and related equipment
• Tests, cleans and maintains camera, lighting and studio equipment
• Perform all duties under high stress situations and conditions
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephone, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

The Audio Operator is responsible for sound checks, equipment placement, volume and quality of sound during live and taped productions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up sound and recording equipment, adjusting and testing the equipment
• Activating and adjusting various sound sources including microphones, audio playback devices, remote venue shots (live shots), routable sound devices and sources and other sound generating sources
• Create, maintain and adjust proper mix of sound sources in a live and/or recorded environment
• Maintain and manage audio devices and resources such as: audio mixing board, microphones, music playback devices and other sound generating or playback sources
• Operate Audio Mixing Board during live broadcasts and during recorded shows
• Adjust positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the Newscast Director
• Operate studio cameras or remote cameras during live broadcasts
• Confer with Newscast Directors and other crew and staff members to discuss show rundowns, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
• Floor directs and operates cameras for live broadcasts and recordings
• Sets up cameras and related equipment
• Tests, cleans and maintains camera, lighting and studio equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Must be able to perform all duties under high stress situations and conditions
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephone, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.