Digital Media Product Engineer

NPR is a mission-driven, multimedia news organization and radio program producer. It is a network with a strong base of Member Stations and supporters nationwide. The NPR employees are innovators and developers - exploring new ways to serve the public via digital platforms and improved technologies. NPR is also the leading membership and representation organization for public radio.

We are hiring! Currently we are obsessed with Lean product development, responsive design, document databases, RESTful / Hypermedia APIs and machine learning. What will tomorrow bring? We would like to figure that out together, if you join us

* Create individual segments from NPR broadcast program audio for digital distribution using Sony Sound Forge, Dalet or an equivalent audio editing software. * Edit and produce NPR and acquired video content for digital distribution using Sony Vegas, Final Cut or an equivalent video editing software. * Record and edit additional audio and video content as needed for extended web coverage and digital distribution. The source can be any physical or digital audio format - Reel-to-Reel, CD, Digital Audio Tape (DAT), wav, mp2, etc. * Edit audio and/or video for multimedia/interactive projects including; podcasts, slideshows, maps, etc. * Encode audio and video into multiple file formats for digital distribution using enterprise level encoding software. * Deliver encoded audio and video content to NPR digital archive servers and 3rd party content delivery network(s). * Facilitate the streaming and recording of audio on npr.org, member station sites and 3rd party content partners for live breaking news coverage, concerts and other events. * Monitor and maintain the quality of all streaming media content on npr.org. Insure the streaming media content matches the descriptions in the NPR - CMS and there are no errors or artifacts in the media files. * Monitor and maintain NPR digital audio and video archives and transference of the files. * Verify alignment of Web rundown data with NPR program library data and work with NPR library staff to correct and/or clarify errors and discrepancies. Distribute NPR sanitized rundown to all necessary parties. * Resolve issues related to digital media encoding, streaming and media file distribution systems. * Develop improvements to technical processes and workflow procedures related to digital media encoding, streaming and media file distribution systems. * During production hours, act as tier one support for technical issues related to the NPR website and all internal systems and tools related to the production and publishing of the public site. This includes the ability to troubleshoot networking and application server issues. Also, must be able to identify issues outside of Tier One support and escalate to the appropriate Tier. * Other duties as assigned.

**Education:** * BA Degree or equivalent experience in Audio, Publication, Web Site/Page Creation, or a related are **Necessary knowledge, skills, abilities:** * Demonstrated ability editing digital audio and video content using software such as Sony Sound Forge, Dalet, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premier and Final Cut Pro. * Demonstrated knowledge of audio and video codecs for digital distribution. * Demonstrated knowledge of streaming media servers and technology: Flash Media Encoder/Server, HLS, HDS, MPEG-DASH. * Extreme attention to detail—all media files and formats must be checked for content and quality. * Experience creating Web pages, proficiency using HTML and JavaScript and demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot Web page layouts. * Ability to quickly adapt to new software and technologies. * Familiarity with basic TCP/IP networking and FTP delivery. * Ability to effectively work as a member of a team of diverse individuals working under tight deadline pressure. * Flexibility to work non standard business hours.