Master Control Engineer
Chicago Public Media · Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace)
Posted 14 days ago · $61,500 - $64,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Chicago Public Media's roles stay open a median of 64 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 89% of Chicago Public Media's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Chicago Public Media
- high 7 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-06
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Chicago Public Media's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Chicago Public Media.
About this role
The Master Control Engineer (MCE) will operate the broadcast console, edit and upload programming into the digital audio library, and execute programming logs for various types of broadcasts. The role involves monitoring transmitter equipment to ensure compliance with FCC guidelines and assisting with audio operations in the studio and at remote events. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment with public interaction and may include varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Chicago Public Media as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years’ experience in radio production, including live on air and live on location events or equivalent
- Experience using broadcast studio equipment, specifically mixing consoles, microphones, broadcast phone systems, IP codec equipment, digital audio workstations (Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, etc.) and broadcast library systems (Enco DAD, Audio Vault, etc.)
- Experience using Google Suite for ongoing communications
- Demonstrated effectiveness in a collaborative, highly team-oriented environment
- Ability to work varied shifts (early mornings, afternoons, late evenings, weekends, and holidays)
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods, occasionally stand, talk, lift objects up to fifty pounds, and hear
What you get
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Vacation and holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement savings
- Commuter benefits plan
Worth weighing
- Pay range is specified but may vary based on several factors
- Role may involve extensive public contact and frequent interruptions
- Work is primarily in a standard broadcast studio or in the field, which may require adaptability to different environments
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Listed by Chicago Public Media on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-06. PitchMeAI is not the employer.