Broadcast Engineer

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer

Department: Technical

Reporting To: Director Technical Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Transparency: $28.84/Hr. - $43.2693/Hr. 

The anticipated starting salary range for Illinois-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $28.84/Hr. - $43.2693/Hr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Location(s): Chicago, IL 

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Overview: 

Audacy Chicago is looking for a talented and energetic Broadcast Engineer. This position will report to the Director of Technical Operations, based in Chicago. This is an IBEW covered position ("Technician"). You must be a self-starter, able to work independently and fulfill responsibilities without constant supervision; with a proven track record of excellent customer service and communication skills.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain integrity of all on-air and on-line products, including high power FM + HD, AM, digital audio & audio streaming
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, STL, satellite downlinks, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators and backup power systems, telephone system and related equipment
• Install and maintain broadcast IT systems at studios and transmitter sites, such as WideOrbit, Newsboss, Syncoricity, MusicMaster systems and servers
• Assist in planning and development of all aspects of technical facilities including studios, transmitters, telephone systems, satellite, STL, computers and data networks
• Create instructional materials and teach operators to use technical equipment and systems

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• Minimum two years of experience in broadcast facility maintenance, including hands-on support of FM/AM radio transmitters, analog and digital formats, and modern studio equipment at a radio station.
• Ability to do component level troubleshooting desired
• Availability to work various hours / days, including weekends and some 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 use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required
• Associate’s degree in electronics preferred
• Familiarity with high voltage, RF exposure and safety, generators and backup power systems, satellite downlink facilities and receivers
• Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, transmission lines, antenna’s, satellite downlinks, automation system, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone system and related other equipment
• Experience with modern digital audio systems including WideOrbit, VoxPro and Axia Livewire, and Dante is highly desirable
• Knowledge of computers, IT security and network systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations
• Experience in project planning, management and execution
• Experience with digital audio and audio streaming
• Strong verbal and writing communication skills; excellent customer service are critical
• Proven time management skills including the ability to multi-task in a multiple project environment
• FCC Commercial Radio Operators License or SBE Certifications are a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to identify colors, use close and distant vision, visually focus, hear, balance, sit, walk, bend, touch/feel, carry up to 25 pounds, climb, squat, crawl, stand, lift, push/pull, reach, twist and turn.  Job requires a majority of work-time to be spent sitting and typing at computers.

This position reports to Director of Technical Operations

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.

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.