Audio Systems Engineer - NBC Sports
Audio Systems Engineer - NBC Sports
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NBC Sports audio teams are passionate about their craft dedicated to delivering immersive audio experiences that enhance viewer engagement. Recognized as innovative and respected within the global broadcast audio industry NBC Audio pioneers cuttingedge sound design techniques such as 5.1.4 Immersive Audio to capture the nuances of sports environments. Collaboration is at the core of our success as we push the boundaries of audio production and set new industry standards.
As an Audio Systems Engineer you will work closely with NBC Senior Director of Audio Engineering and other senior audio personnel to design and implement stateoftheart audio systems for live sports broadcasts. This includes planning designing and testing all forms of broadcast audio systemsfrom analog to IPbased systems (ST2110)in complex environments. Your expertise in current and emerging technologies from leading manufacturers will be critical in driving innovation and ensuring seamless operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Audio Systems Design: Support the development of comprehensive broadcast audio systems compatible with IPbased workflows (Dante ST2110 AES67.
- Documentation & Planning: Create conceptual designs and detailed audiospecific drawings using tools like Lucidchart for Olympic and sports production teams.
- Venue Audio Planning: Coordinate a large number of technologies using NBC proprietary software to ensure field engineering teams have the necessary equipment and infrastructure for successful implementation of broadcasts.
- System Integration: Collaborate with venue engineering systems IT networks transmission services and distribution teams to integrate NBC Audio systems into a unified workflow.
- Innovation in Sound Design: Test advanced groundbased or cloudbased DSP technologies; present findings to leadership for potential implementation.
- Live Event Support: Provide technical expertise during live events to ensure or enhance sound quality using advanced mixing techniques aligned with NBCs signature sound.
Additionally you will assist with integration projects involving signal flow planning testing commissioning and training staff on new systems. Staying updated on emerging virtualization tools for remote workflows immersive sound technologies and wearable audio tech innovations is essential to enhancing broadcast quality.
Qualifications :
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in television broadcast environments
- BS degree in Engineering Communications or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
Desired Characteristics:
- Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting broadcast production systems (Calrec audio consoles Dante Commentary systems infrastructure ENG audio setups).
- Solid understanding of the basics of audio and sound capture reproduction acoustics microphone pickup coherence phase.
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP networks and SMPTE 2110 standards.
- Expertise in Dante AoIP workflows; familiarity with AES67compatible solutions.
- Ability to interpret system signal flow diagrams for control rooms/studio facilities.
- Strong problemsolving skills under pressure in live broadcast environments.
- Experience with remote production workflows for national/international events.
- Strong understanding of wireless audio and immersive sound systems.
- A love of broadcast production and a passion for Sound
- Knowledge of modern TV formats1080P/4K HDR and resulting audio workflows.
- Experience with system design tools like Lucidchart or similar software for technical documentation.
- Familiarity with Calrec Tieline Studio Technologies Ferrofish RTS ADAM/Omneo intercom systems.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work overtime including nights and weekends when necessary.
- Must be willing to work primarily in Monroe CT with secondary office duties in Stamford CT.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
- National and international travel required particularly during Olympic Games.
- Required OnSite: This position is required to be performed fulltime from an NBCUniversaldesignated worksite.
Why Join Us
At NBCUniversals Audio Department teamwork drives innovation. Youll collaborate with some of the most talented engineers in the industry to deliver worldclass sound experiences for millions of viewers worldwide. Whether working on groundbreaking Olympic broadcasts or highprofile NBC Sports programming youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to excellence in every detail.
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
