Sny Audio A1

Job Description

SNY Freelance Audio A1

Responsibilities

SNY is an Emmy Award winning regional sports content creator with both linear television and digital platform distribution. SNY provides unparalleled and exclusive coverage of the New York Mets, New York Jets, UCONN Women's Basketball and all things New York sports. As New York's leader in local sports coverage, SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all the Tri-State area's professional and collegiate sports teams through exclusive live games, nightly sports programs, and original entertainment. The linear network serves approximately nine million homes throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and nationally through select providers. SNY also distributes up-to-the-minute New York sports news and exclusive series digitally at SNY.tv, and through its social channels on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Job Description
• Work with technical and news staff to satisfy production needs for live, taped and automated programming.
• Familiarity with 5.1 surround sound, up mixing, down mixing and operation of associated support equipment.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with Production, Operations management and other staff to establish sound production practices for the delivery of content within sports, news, and topical programming.
• Become fully knowledgeable in all aspects of operation and basic maintenance of the production audio systems including but not limited to: audio console, RTS intercom system programming, audio server routing, RF microphones and IFBs as well as other audio or communication related support systems.
• Perform daily set-up operations and continuously monitor audio levels from all sources across multiple studios to ensure consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
• Pro-actively and as directed, maintain the integrity of all associated audio and support equipment, notifying Operations' management should anything require repair or replacement.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Communications) or equivalent work experience required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of related A1 experience in live, multi-camera studio production.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and set / strike studio gear.

Qualifications
• Previous experience with SSL audio boards, RTS intercom systems & ENCO audio servers a plus;

Configuration knowledge of the RTS Adam Edit communication system preferred.
• Knowledge of all commonly used RF and wired microphones, IFB and PL systems.
• Familiarity with NY sports.
• Qualified applicants must demonstrate and maintain an understanding of established industry standards, equipment and quality control.
• Proficiency in iNEWS or similar newsroom computer system a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required.
• Must be a collaborative team player who works well with others, in a fast paced, dynamic studio environment.
• Available to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays.

Additional Job Requirements:
• Interested and qualified candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Ability to travel as required
• It is the policy of SNY to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Information

In accordance with applicable NYC law, the estimated hourly rate for this role is $48.00 - $50.00 commensurate with experience. This position is bonus eligible. SNY offers a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare benefits, 401 (k) Retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Commuter benefits, and other additional company benefits and perks.

NBCUniversal's 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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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