LEAD AUDIO ENGINEER (A1)

Chicago Sports Network - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Manager

Chicago, IL

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About the position

The Lead Audio Engineer (A1) at Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all audio engineering efforts for live sports broadcasts, remote productions, and cloud-based solutions. This position requires deep technical expertise and collaboration across various teams to ensure high-quality audio experiences and seamless operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Audio Engineering for Productions, ensuring high-quality sound throughout the production process.
• Collaborate with the Broadcast Technical Operations team to manage and optimize audio infrastructure.
• Design, set up, and maintain audio systems, including mixing consoles and wireless systems.
• Maintain and update the music library for production needs.
• Create and distribute cue sheets for audio cues to relevant team members.
• Coordinate audio deployment schedules with production teams and technical staff.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshoot audio issues during live broadcasts.
• Oversee routine maintenance and upgrades of audio equipment.
• Maintain documentation of audio systems and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Serve as the lead point of contact for audio engineering across all departments.
• Lead efforts in deploying and maintaining cloud-based audio solutions for remote productions.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors for audio technology integration.
• Monitor audio quality and performance metrics during broadcasts to ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage the scheduling, training, and operations of Assistant Audio Engineers (A2s).
• Support other technical and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Audio Engineer in a broadcast or live production environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience with audio systems, including mixing consoles and wireless audio systems.
• Expertise in studio, remote, and cloud-based audio operations for live sports broadcasts.
• Strong understanding of audio routing, signal flow, and troubleshooting in complex environments.
• Experience managing large-scale audio systems and collaborating with technical departments.
• Knowledge of industry-standard audio software and hardware, including Dante and AES67.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot under pressure.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with teams and management.
• Familiarity with broadcast compliance standards for audio in live productions.
• 2 to 5+ years of experience in a live broadcast engineering environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with remote production environments.
• BA/BS degree in Communications, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate production needs.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Potential for travel to various production locations.