What Does an Audio Engineer Really Do?

🎧 Ever wonder what it takes to build a career in audio engineering or radio production? Meet Jim Hunt, an audio engineer, producer, and voice artist from Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, who proves that creativity knows no limits. Despite being legally blind, Jim uses adaptive technology like a refreshable braille display to produce professional-quality commercials and manage daily radio operations at CC Broadcasting — home to three regional radio stations in Northeast PA. In this inspiring episode of WVIA’s Careers That Work, Jim shares how his love for sound, storytelling, and community connection drives his work in radio. He discusses how hands-on experience, internships, and persistence are key to breaking into audio production, broadcasting, and voiceover careers — and reminds future engineers that radio isn’t going away; it’s evolving. 💡 Learn how audio engineers mix creativity and technology to bring sound to life — even when they can’t see it. Find out more about WVIA's Careers that Work 👉 https://www.wvia.org/careersthatwork WVIA is the PBS and NPR affiliate serving over 22 counties in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. For over 50 years WVIA has been committed to serving the people by offering informational, educational, and entertaining content that enriches and expands viewpoints and serves as a catalyst for positive change. Subscribe to the WVIA Youtube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@WVIATVFM | Hit that bell to enable all push notifications! The quality content produced by the team at WVIA is supported by viewers just like you! Please consider donating to WVIA: https://www.wvia.org/Support/membership-benefits Here are More Ways to Follow WVIA! Website 👉 wvia.org Live Stream Radio 👉 https://www.wvia.org/listen WVIA News 👉 https://www.wvia.org/news Follow WVIA on Apple News: https://apple.news/TZ8OoIfocQcWELKaA9obKVw Instagram 👉 @WVIAofficial - https://www.instagram.com/wviaofficial Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/WVIATVFM Twitter 👉 @WVIAtvfm - https://twitter.com/wviatvfm