Audio Engineering Supervisor
Quick answer
NPR is hiring a hybrid Audio Engineering Supervisor based in Washington, D.C., paying $124,200-$136,000 to manage broadcast operations and a team of audio engineers.
- Role
- Audio Engineering Supervisor
- Organization
- NPR
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $124,200 - $136,000
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
NPR is seeking an Audio Engineering Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations and a team of audio engineers at their Washington, D.C. broadcast facility. The role involves overseeing production workflows, resource allocation, and technical maintenance while providing 24/7 support for live content creation. This position acts as part of a distributed leadership group collaborating across NPR's headquarters and bureaus. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative, inclusive environment while ensuring technical excellence in radio, podcasting, and streaming operations.
What you'll do
- Manage and develop a team of at least 12 audio engineers.
- Oversee technical aspects of broadcast operations and content creation.
- Provide 24/7 emergency response to technology and staffing issues.
- Collaborate on production workflows across multiple departments and locations.
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and union policies.
What it takes
- 5+ years of professional production, audio, or broadcast experience.
- 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of broadcast systems, audio routing, and production workflows.
- Proven ability to cultivate an inclusive and collaborative workplace.
- Ability to work off-hours and weekends to support 24/7 operations.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, vision, life/accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
This is a hybrid role requiring the employee to be in the office at the Washington, D.C. facility at least 2 days a week.
What is the compensation for this role?
The anticipated salary range for this position is $124,200 - $136,000, depending on the candidate's qualifications.
What kind of leadership experience is required?
Candidates must have at least 3 years of supervisory experience, ideally with experience managing staff in a unionized environment.
Are there specific technical skills required?
Applicants should have a thorough understanding of audio engineering principles, broadcast automation, and professional production workflows.
How to apply
Apply directly on NPR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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