Technical Director and Production Engineer

Reports To: VP, Engineering

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $48,000-$52,000 Annually, commensurate with experience

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Position Description:

The Technical Director and Production Engineer is responsible for performing technical director duties for our flagship weekday news program, Cincinnati Edition. Other key responsibilities include recording, editing, and producing a variety of other audio content, assisting with training employees in the proper use of equipment and software, and performing quality control reviews.

Cincinnati Public Radio (CPR) stations have been trusted members of the greater Cincinnati community for more than 60 years. Join an award-winning team that works to build connections, make a difference in the lives of listeners and non-listeners alike, to create a unique community that is informed, involved and inspired.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performing the technical director duties for Cincinnati Edition (CE), CPR’s flagship weekday news program. Working closely with the CE producer and team to meet their needs as it pertains to the technical operation of the show.
• Responsible for quality control review of the daily automation logs for both stations.
• Performing production manager duties in their absence. Including but not limited to production for underwriting, development, and content departments along with automation system playlist creation, distribution of underwriting announcements to the proper staff members and generating reference MP3 files for final approval of production.
• Produce broadcast promos, cue sheets and upload completed projects to automation system.
• Responsible for in-studio interview scheduling and recording.
• Aid the CPR financial department in the billing of clients for above studio recordings.
• Working closely with the production team, helping to record, edit, and produce audio segments and podcasts such as The Ninety Second Naturalist, Democracy & Z, Looking Up, and Classics for Kids.
• Assist in preparing and training personnel on proper techniques and uses of recording equipment.
• Supporting other departments with audio recordings and production designated for use on-air, on-line, multi-media CD’s, live broadcasts, and other station related projects, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in audio, broadcasting, or other related fields, a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of radio communications facilities and distribution systems.
• Ability to work with clients to facilitate a successful recording based upon their needs.
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with recording and editing equipment, including related software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting media editing, encoding, asset management, and storage systems.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative.
• Ability to work with a diverse and creative team.

CPR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/non-binary/disability PWDNET/veteran/prior justice system involvement are encouraged to apply.