• Audio Sound Engineer - Full Time

    Nexstar Media Group (Los Angeles, CA)


    Audio Sound Engineer – Full Time

     

    Responsible for all aspects of sound production for live news, remote and studio broadcasts, and recorded shows. Duties will be production mixing, A-2, stage monitor mixer, and general audio needs in the plant, as needed.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

     

    + Setting up sound and recording equipment, adjusting, and testing the equipment.

    + Creating, maintaining, and adjusting proper mix of sound sources in live and/or recorded production

    + Mixing for live News and various live and pre-recorded productions.

    + Planning and setting up on stage for live music, dance, and theatrical performances, including stage personal (A-2), monitor or musical production mixing.

    + Communicating effectively with the Control Room including Producers, Directors, and Stage Managers

    + Keeping up to date with the newest techniques and best practices within audio

    + Remote production audio mixing, planning and setup. Build console configuration, transmission and recording paths, create IFB and mix-minus feeds.

    + Occasional A2 duties to cover breaks and meals.

    + Set up and operate in-house P.A. and conferencing needs.

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    + Must be organized and methodical

    + Undergraduate degree in broadcast technology radio/TV/film or equivalent related experience

    + Minimum (3) three years of technical experience as an Audio Mixer

    + Must be proficient in microphone techniques and all aspects of mixing and sound support for Studio and Remote Field Production

    + Fast learner and adaptive to new workflows and key commands

    + A detailed ear for EQ (especially dialogue)

    + Creative problem-solving

    + Ability to setup and configure digital audio boards with experience using SSL and CalRac audio boards preferred.

    + Able to perform all duties under high stress situations and conditions.

    + Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

    + Strong knowledge of production and recording sound techniques

    + Familiarity with DANTE and MADI

    + In-Depth Knowledge of Pro Tools, Audition and/or Audacity a plus

    + Experience with music recording/broadcast, FOH or stage monitor mixing.

    + Compensation - $49.12/hour+ commensurate with experience and skill level

     

    KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

     

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    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.