Broadcast Studio Engineer 1

Overview

Called to K-LOVE

Inspiring People to Move Closer to Jesus

At K-LOVE, every role is ministry.

We hire first for ministry alignment and a shared commitment to our faith, mission, vision, and values. We then seek talented professionals who can use their God-given gifts, skills, and experience to serve with excellence.

If you love Jesus and are called to be part of a ministry that places Christ at the center of everything we do, we invite you to explore this opportunity. If your heart aligns with our mission and you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role, please keep reading.

What will you do?

• Assists the Studio Engineering Team with activities concerning maintenance, installation, and modification of K-LOVE broadcast studios, production environment and audio/video media application throughout the K-LOVE studio facilities both in Franklin and at remote sites.
• Assists Studio Engineers with audio/video and network wiring applications throughout the broadcast and production environment, this includes duties such as wire pulling, connector termination and testing for continuity and phase.
• Performs fabrication of audio, video and control wiring to K-LOVE’s Proprietary standards.
• Works with Studio Engineers to develop documentation of K-LOVE wiring and audio/video infrastructure systems.
• Performs tasks associated with installation of new broadcast and production room studio equipment.
• Performs installation of computer KVM systems, and computer VGA signal distribution.
• Performs tech set-up and support for ISDN and voice over IP interviews and voice over sessions.
• Assists Studio Engineers with audio/video streaming and presentation/staff meeting support in K-LOVE multipurpose room and Pledge Drive Room. This includes a quick and responsive attitude in responding to the needs of department other that programming using these facilities.
• Assists Studio Engineering Manager with maintenance and file management of MAC OS X and Digidesign Pro tools production systems and other DAW Software.
• Assist Studio department with broadcast automation system configurations and software/hardware support in programming environment.
• Assist On-Air Talent with on air problems related to microphones, line level devices, phone record and playback systems, scheduling issues, automation log delivery and audio asset delivery.
• In addition to daily work schedules may be “on call” for any problems that of immediate nature concerning K-LOVE broadcast facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with broadcast studio technology as an audio/video technician and/or audio technician, and/or equivalent education and training.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of media production, Audio mixers, analog and digital audio distribution and theory, audio/video asset delivery.
• Experience installing, maintaining and repairing broadcast and/or recording studio equipment. Specific software experience with Broadcast automation, FTP, HTTP, Mac OS X, MS Visio or CAD, digital audio workstations and plug ins, i.e.: AVID Pro Tools, Sony Soundforge, Adobe audition, Cubase, Apple Logic, Nuendo, Waves, Native instruments.
• Experience with Telos Axia, Broadcast Bionics, Ultrix, and Zetta are a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with studio technology, ability to solder, read line drawings and create wire lists, fabricate broadcast and production studios from wiring line drawings and rack set up documentation.
• Familiarity with computer networking both Windows and Apple.
• Experience working in a fast paced, multi-project environment with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Experience supporting a 24x7 environment is desired.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience implementing industry best practice.
• Knowledge of Broadcasting trends, technology, products, and services is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships. Experience working with creative people under high pressure situations.
• Demonstrated high standards and focus on quality and overall customer experience.

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for K-LOVE?

K-LOVE is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, K-LOVE today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. K-LOVE employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, K-LOVE makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, K-LOVE is a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), K-LOVE has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision, and Values. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”