North Carolina Association of Broadcasters
Technical Director, Due South
North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill
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WUNC - FMPosition:
Technical Director, Due SouthDescription:
Technical Director, Due South
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
The primary worksite for this position is WUNC Radio's American Tobacco studios in Durham, NC. The incumbent manages these facilities and serves as point of contact for programming audio needs while overseeing all aspects of audio production and related activities to ensure high-quality productions. This position is the leading subject matter expert on audio production management and plays a substantial role in establishing and maintaining the sound quality of all current and future WUNC programming. Additionally, this position will coordinate the implementation and deployment of strategic technology and operations initiatives for digital audio devices and platforms as the station focuses on making content readily available on internet/web streaming services, streaming devices, smart speakers, smart watches, websites or apps, podcasts, and social media.
As WUNC's audio programming and systems specialist, the incumbent works across current and future programming and understands the dynamics required to competently and successfully produce ultra-professional sound results for all in-studio and remote location audio productions and their transmission via radio (analog and digital) and digital media platforms. Key responsibilities include day-to-day recording, mixing, and mastering for in-studio audio production; utilizing and co-managing studio software and hardware dedicated to in-studio recordings, editing, and mastering; and involvement in studio designs and upgrades, hardware and software acquisitions and upgrades. Knowledge of studio-to-studio connectivity is critical as this position will serve as a knowledgeable resource for others as needed in this area. Maintaining a high level of on-air audio quality requires constant dedication, an understanding of hardware and software manipulation used to perfect audio, and a continuing cooperation between the programming and engineering departments. Therefore, it is essential for the incumbent to maintain and elevate their knowledge of rapidly evolving audio hardware and software tools and techniques to provide expert audio technical guidance and training, as well as developing sustainable workflow protocols.
This position reports to the Director of IT & Engineering and works autonomously with a required flexible work schedule, including travel to remote sites and between studios in Durham and Chapel Hill with weekends, occasional holidays, and varied hours to support technical operations.
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Company:
WUNC - FMPosition:
Technical Director, Due SouthDescription:
Technical Director, Due South
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.
The primary worksite for this position is WUNC Radio's American Tobacco studios in Durham, NC. The incumbent manages these facilities and serves as point of contact for programming audio needs while overseeing all aspects of audio production and related activities to ensure high-quality productions. This position is the leading subject matter expert on audio production management and plays a substantial role in establishing and maintaining the sound quality of all current and future WUNC programming. Additionally, this position will coordinate the implementation and deployment of strategic technology and operations initiatives for digital audio devices and platforms as the station focuses on making content readily available on internet/web streaming services, streaming devices, smart speakers, smart watches, websites or apps, podcasts, and social media.
As WUNC's audio programming and systems specialist, the incumbent works across current and future programming and understands the dynamics required to competently and successfully produce ultra-professional sound results for all in-studio and remote location audio productions and their transmission via radio (analog and digital) and digital media platforms. Key responsibilities include day-to-day recording, mixing, and mastering for in-studio audio production; utilizing and co-managing studio software and hardware dedicated to in-studio recordings, editing, and mastering; and involvement in studio designs and upgrades, hardware and software acquisitions and upgrades. Knowledge of studio-to-studio connectivity is critical as this position will serve as a knowledgeable resource for others as needed in this area. Maintaining a high level of on-air audio quality requires constant dedication, an understanding of hardware and software manipulation used to perfect audio, and a continuing cooperation between the programming and engineering departments. Therefore, it is essential for the incumbent to maintain and elevate their knowledge of rapidly evolving audio hardware and software tools and techniques to provide expert audio technical guidance and training, as well as developing sustainable workflow protocols.
This position reports to the Director of IT & Engineering and works autonomously with a required flexible work schedule, including travel to remote sites and between studios in Durham and Chapel Hill with weekends, occasional holidays, and varied hours to support technical operations.
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