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Audio Engineer
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What they do
A Radio or Television Announcer announces programs and advertisements on radio or television. Presents news or weather reports and other announcements, announces sports games or interviews guests and moderates panel discussions. May assist with technical or promotional work at a station, or contribute to program information at a station website or social media site.
$75,490 / year median in New York
+3% projected growth
Job Description
DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City?s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies. What we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of City government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 56 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
NYC.GOV/DCAS
to learn more about the work we do. Public Affairs plays a vital role in advancing the agency's priorities and strengthening relationships with elected officials, government agencies, community leaders, and other key stakeholders. The team is responsible for developing and executing intergovernmental engagement strategies that promote the agency's initiatives, facilitate coordination across government, and ensure the agency is responsive to the needs and priorities of its external partners. Through strategic outreach, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement, Public Affairs helps position the agency as a trusted partner and effective resource within city government. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) seeks to hire a Radio and Television Operator (Level 3) to work within the Sound unit. This unit falls under the Special Events unit. The qualified candidate will be responsible for all aspects of live sound audio support for Mayoral and City sponsored events throughout the five boroughs. Responsibilities for the Radio and Television Operator include but may not be limited to:- Set up audio equipment and mix Live sound that requires amplification for Public Address systems for various hearings and ceremonies held at City Hall and throughout the five boroughs of NYC for the Mayor's Office, City Council, and other city agencies.
- Perform audio mixing tasks with special attention to audio levels operating at optimal levels for press and news media to record public events.
- Transport and lift heavy audio equipment and setting up public address systems in all types of weather conditions.
- Perform basic maintenance of audio equipment in City Hall and audio vehicles.
To Apply:
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #. 791282 For current City employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess and log into Employee Self Service.NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE
ONLYTHOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. RADIO AND TELEVISION OPERATOR
- 90411 Minimum Qualifications Qualification Requirements Six months of full-time satisfactory experience as a radio operator, broadcast technician, repairperson or mechanic in the field of radio, television or two-way communications or broadcast trainee in a broadcasting station or performing closely related work.
Special Note:
To be assigned to Assignment Level III the candidate must have, in addition to the requirements listed above, three years of satisfactory full-time experience as a broadcast technician (radio and/or television) which may include experience as a broadcast trainee in a broadcasting station. Preferred Skills- Three years of experience as an A1 Audio Engineer mixing live sound.
- Advanced Audio theory knowledge is preferred.
- Six months of full-time satisfactory experience as a Live Sound audio mixing engineer in a Live Sound environment with experience setting up and operating public address systems, analog and digital mixing consoles.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Knowledge of basic internet streaming skills and PC / Mac office skills.
- Knowledge of setting up Public Address systems and mixing on analog/digital mixing consoles for Live Sound outdoor and indoor events.
- Knowledge of audio theory, audio industry standards, and audio equipment.
- Knowledge of maintaining audio equipment to keep it in proper working order.
- Ability to troubleshoot audio problems quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to perform under pressure situations.
- Ability to follow instructions and directions on setting up audio equipment.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance