Chief Engineer

Job Locations USA-SC-Greenville
ID
2022-4765
Category
Engineering / Software Development
Type
Regular

Overview

Audacy Greenville seeks a talented and energetic individual to serve as Chief Engineer for its seven local radio stations (AM and FM). Greenville, SC, is a beautiful place to live, and Audacy is a great place to work. 

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

 

Plan & develop all aspects of radio technical facilities, including telephone, satellite, STL, computers, and networks.
Select, install and maintain high-power transmitters and all associated equipment; modify and document all broadcast circuitry.

  • Purchase studio equipment; maintain mixing consoles and all associated in-studio equipment. 
  • Maintain digital mass storage systems
  • Review logs weekly for correct and complete entries and EAS tests, and tower lighting requirements.
  • Generator testing, fueling, and supervision of maintenance.
  • UPS testing and management of maintenance
  • Supervise IT personnel
  • Create instructional materials and teach proper use of technical equipment 
  • Effectively communicate and partner with programming staff as well as outside partners and vendors
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

More About You:

 

Required & Preferred:

  • Minimum five years of broadcast engineering experience. Hands-on FM, HD, AM transmitter experience and both Directional and Non-directional Antenna AM experience. Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone systems, and related other equipment
  • Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations Must have at least four years of college or technical school and/or training or equivalent work experience.
  • Availability to work various hours/days, including some weekends and holidays. Ability to provide on-call status 24/7 in case of equipment failure
  • A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires the use of the applicant's vehicle, proof of insurance is required.
  • SBE or other relevant Certifications / Licenses is a plus
  • The candidate must have strong verbal and writing communications skills and proven solid time management skills, including the ability to multitask in a multiple project environment.
  • Experience in project planning, management, and execution.
  • IT & Network knowledge and experience required and experience with digital audio and audio streaming.

About Us

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.