A Broadcast Technician operates audio equipment and transmitters for a radio or television station. Operates and maintains equipment that regulates signal strength for a station. Arranges sound equipment and monitors the volume and quality of sound for programs; synchronizes sound with visual images for television shows or other broadcast events such as sports games. May edit recorded shows or productions.
Podcast Audio /Video Engineer Launch Pod Studio LLC New York, NY Job Details Part-time | Freelance $25 - $28 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications DaVinci Resolve Final Cut Pro Attention to detail Quality control Adobe Premiere Full Job Description Freelance Podcast Audio /
Video Engineer Location:
Midtown Manhattan, NYC Type:
Part-Time /
Freelance, In-Person Company:
Launch Pod Studio This is not an entry-level AV role. We're looking for someone who can walk into a professional podcast studio and confidently help run a session. Before applying, you should already have hands-on experience with: Professional mirrorless or cinema cameras Multi-camera video production XLR microphones and audio signal flow Lighting interviews or podcast sets Monitoring audio during live recordings Managing large media files Troubleshooting AV issues in real time If you've never independently set up and operated cameras, microphones and lighting for a professional production, this likely isn't the right role yet. If this is already second nature to you, keep reading. Welcome to Launch Pod Studio! Launch Pod Studio is a fast-growing podcast and content production studio in Midtown Manhattan. In two years, we've produced 1,000+ podcast episodes and branded productions for creators, executives, celebrities, athletes and major brands. Clients and guests have included Alex Hormozi, Tim Ferriss, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Fat Joe, Van Jones, Daniel Mac, Kel Mitchell, Oz Pearlman, Marina Mogilko and Karine Jean-Pierre, along with productions for Lyft, BBC World Service, Polymarket and Kalshi. We're looking for an experienced Freelance Audio / Video Engineer who can help us maintain a high standard of production and client experience. Some days you'll engineer one long recording. Other days you'll reset the studio and turn around several productions back-to-back. You should be comfortable with both. What You'll Do Set up and operate up to 3-camera podcast productions Frame, expose, focus and white-balance cameras Set up and position microphones Monitor audio levels and identify clipping, noise or signal issues Light hosts and guests professionally Operate recording and switching equipment Live-switch multi-camera sessions when needed Monitor cameras, media, batteries and recording status Troubleshoot technical issues during sessions Confirm all required audio and video sources are recording Organize, label, back up and transfer footage Perform quality-control checks before clients leave Reset cameras, microphones, lighting and furniture between sessions Maintain an organized studio Create a professional, welcoming experience for every client and guest Minimum Qualifications 1+ year of hands-on professional experience in AV, video production, podcast production, broadcast or studio production is strongly preferred.
You should understand:
Professional mirrorless or cinema cameras Manual camera settings including ISO, shutter speed, aperture and white balance Exposure, focus, framing and composition Professional video lighting XLR microphones and audio signal flow Gain staging and multi-channel audio Multi-camera production Media management and file transfers Real-time technical troubleshooting Experience with Sony FX3, FX30, ZV-E10 or comparable camera systems is strongly preferred.
You should also be:
Comfortable being the primary engineer in the room Able to recognize when something looks or sounds wrong without being told Calm under pressure Extremely punctual and dependable Professional and personable with clients Organized and detail-oriented Able to lift approximately 20-30 lbs Available to work in person in Midtown Manhattan Bonus Skills Experience with any of the following is a plus: Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO Sony
FX30 / FX3 R
ØDECaster Pro II Shure SM7B Live switching Livestream production Riverside, Zoom or StreamYard Adobe Premiere Pro DaVinci Resolve Final Cut Pro Adobe Audition Multicam editing and syncing Editing experience is valuable, but we are primarily hiring an engineer—not an editor looking to learn production. Opportunity This is a freelance/part-time role with the opportunity for consistent weekly work and expanded responsibilities as Launch Pod Studio grows. We're looking for engineers interested in becoming part of our regular production team—not someone looking for one occasional gig. Think you're a fit? Applications without relevant professional AV/video production experience will not be considered.
