Broadcast Engineer
The Metropolitan OperaNew York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted September 16, 2025
107065.5 - 107065.5 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Metropolitan Opera is a renowned performing arts organization dedicated to showcasing world-class opera productions. Featuring an international roster of talent, the company presents a diverse array of operatic works, fostering creativity and innovation in music, stage design, and performance. As a nonprofit institution, The Metropolitan Opera also educates and inspires audiences through its extensive community programs and innovative digital initiatives.
Job Description
The Metropolitan Opera's Media Department is seeking an experienced audio engineer or qualified candidate to manage all technical aspects of live broadcasts. This role involves live mixing on large frame consoles, triggering playback, recording and monitoring, archiving assets, and ensuring quality throughout broadcasts. The position is represented by Local One, IATSE, with a focus on the Saturday Matinee Radio series.
Requirements
- Live broadcast board operation
- Live mixing on large frame consoles
- Recording and monitoring of broadcast features
- Working on additional Media activities
- Contribution to on-going upgrades
- Selection/installation/operation of audio recording, editing, and broadcast systems
- Knowledge of broadcast standards
- Experience with broadcast IP codecs
- Electronic basics - wiring, soldering, power supplies
- Knowledge of radio recording standards
- Working on a tight deadline
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork and adaptability
- Ability to work nights and weekends
