Audio Engineering Supervisor (Broadcasting)

TL;DR

Audio Engineering Supervisor (Broadcasting): Overseeing day-to-day operations at broadcast facilities in Washington, D.C. and managing a team of audio engineers with an accent on technical production, resource allocation, and 24/7 operational support. Focus on maintaining high-quality audio standards, implementing production workflows, and managing complex broadcast systems.

Location: Hybrid (Must be based in an hirify.global-supported location and work from the Washington, D.C. office at least 2 days a week)

Salary: $124,200 - $136,000

Company

A mission-driven multimedia organization producing award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with independent public radio stations.

What you will do

• Manage a team of at least 12 audio engineers, including performance reviews, hiring, and professional development.
• Oversee technical operations and content creation at hirify.global Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
• Provide 24/7 immediate response to technology outages and staffing emergencies.
• Collaborate on the development and enforcement of production workflows across multiple departments and locations.
• Ensure high-quality standards for radio, audio/video podcasts, and video streaming.
• Maintain disaster recovery systems and critical technical documentation for broadcast systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional production, audio, and/or broadcast experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience or team leadership.
• Knowledge of broadcast systems, automation, audio/video routers, and production workflows.
• Ability to work off-hours, weekends, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in broadcast engineering, communications, or management.
• Must be able to work from the Washington, D.C. office at least 2 days a week.

Nice to have

• Experience with AOIP protocols such as Ravenna, AES67, Tieline, and Comrex.
• Proficiency in AVID Pro Tools, Riverside, Descript, or Broadcast Bionics.
• Familiarity with IT networking and no-code databases.
• Management experience within a union environment (e.g., NABET).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off and financial well-being programs.
• Voluntary retirement savings options.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on diversity, social responsibility, and collaboration.