Audio Engineer

About the company

Public Television Company of Armenia invites an Audio Engineer to join its team, who will be responsible for the operation and technical maintenance of professional sound systems, sound quality control, as well as ensuring high-quality and uninterrupted audio during live broadcasts and recordings.

Your tasks

• Check, connect, configure, and prepare all audio equipment before live broadcasts or recordings,
• Monitor sound levels and loudness indicators (LUFS), ensuring compliance with broadcasting standards by eliminating background noise, echoes, distortions, and audio dropouts,
• Configure and manage the transmission of audio signals between studios, Master Control Rooms (MCR), and Intercom systems.
• Configure the audio of guests joining the broadcast via Zoom, Skype, telephone connections, and remote connections, ensuring high audio quality and clear, uninterrupted audio communication between the studio and the guests.
• Configure, operate, and maintain Audio-over-IP (AoIP) networks and systems, including Dante, AES67, and Ravenna protocols.
• Maintain and check Intercom/Talkback systems used to ensure communication between directors, operators, presenters, and other members of the production team,
• Quickly identify and effectively resolve audio issues and technical disruptions occurring during live broadcasts,
• Monitor the progress and quality of Multitrack Recording for television broadcasts and other aired content,
• Collaborate with video engineers, directors, and the creative team to ensure audio-visual synchronization and the uninterrupted flow of the broadcast,
• Support other members of the technical team as necessary or during high workloads to ensure the overall efficiency of the work.

Requirements

• Higher or middle professional education in radio engineering, communication systems, information technology, or related technical fields,
• Work experience in television, radio, media studios, or the field of concert sound reinforcement,
• Knowledge of digital and analog audio systems, as well as international television audio standards, including the EBU R128 loudness standard,
• Knowledge of Dante network audio protocol and IP-based audio systems,
• Technical knowledge regarding the operation of professional digital audio consoles (e.g., Calrec, Yamaha, Behringer, Soundcraft) and wireless microphone systems (Sennheiser, Shure),
• Basic knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), such as Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, or Reaper,
• Knowledge of technical English or Russian to understand equipment menus, technical documents, and user manuals,
• Ability to work calmly, focused, and effectively during live broadcasts and emergency situations,
• Readiness to work on a shift schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in accordance with the broadcasting network.

Other

We thank all applicants and inform you that only candidates who pass the initial selection stage will be invited for an interview.