- Full Time
- Anywhere
Houston-Galveston,TX
Audacy,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Audacy seeks a talented and energetic individual to serve as Chief Engineer / Director of Technical Operations for our Houston market.
JOB EXPERIENCE
What You'll Do:
- Plan & develop all aspects of radio technical facilities
- 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
- Handle telco problems and service calls; order services. Work with technicians to troubleshoot circuits; cross connect in-house circuits.
- 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 supervision of maintenance
- Supervise Engineering and IT staff
- Create instructional materials and teach proper use of technical equipment
- Effectively communicate and partner with programming staff as well as outside partners
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
Required & Preferred:
- Minimum seven years broadcast engineering experience with Hands-on FM, HD, AM transmitter experience, as well as both Directional and Non-directional Antenna AM experience
- Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antenna’s, satellite downlinks, automation system, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone system and related other equipment
- A knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations
- Availability to work various hours / days, including some weekends and holidays
- Ability to provide on-call status 24/7 in case of equipment failure
- Must have strong verbal and written communications skills, as well as strong proven time management skills including ability to multi-task in a multiple project environment
- Experience in project planning, management and execution.
- IT & Network knowledge and experience required as well as experience with digital audio and audio streaming.
- Must have at least four years of college or technical school and/or training; or equivalent work experience
- 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
- SBE or other relevant Certifications / Licenses is a plus
ADDITIONAL INFO
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America’s #1 creator of original, premium audio. Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).
HOW TO APPLY
Please upload resume and apply at https://careers-audacy.icims.com/
https://careers-audacy.icims.com/jobs/7087/chief-engineer-director-of-technical-operations/job