Technical Engineer

Audacy Inc. seeks a talented and energetic individual to serve as a Technical Engineer for our seven radio stations in Portland.

At Audacy Portland, we're looking for the best people in local media to help build dominant brands that connect consumers and advertisers to build better businesses and communities. We succeed by always doing the right thing with focus, urgency, and passion. 

If you possess the following skills and experiences, then please contact us to discuss this opportunity.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Minimum of 5 years of broadcast engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with FM, HD, and AM transmitters, including AM directional antenna systems.
• 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to multitask in a multiple project environment.
• IT and network knowledge and experience.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in document, spreadsheet, and documentation software applications.
• Experience with computer-based audio storage systems (WideOrbit/VoxPro preferred).
• Experience with digital audio and audio streaming.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of all aspects of technical facilities, including studios, transmitters, telephone systems, satellite, STL, computers, and data networks.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Required:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and IT systems, including networking and proficiency with Google Workspace.
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires the use of the applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance.
• Physical requirements: Ability to frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Preferred:

• SBE Certification.
• Experience with modern digital audio systems, including WideOrbit, VoxPro, and Audio Over IP.
• Availability to work various hours/days, including weekends and holidays.
• At least four years of college or technical school education and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• On-call availability 24/7 in case of equipment failure.

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

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Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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.