OverviewJob Title: Regional Staff Engineer
Department: Technical
Reporting To: Regional Director, Technical Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview:
Audacy is seeking a talented Regional Staff Engineer to join our Houston-based engineering team. This hands-on role is ideal for a proactive professional with robust radio broadcast engineering skills and the flexibility to provide support and travel to multiple markets.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Maintain, inspect, and repair all broadcast radio station equipment, including high power FM + HD, AM, digital audio & audio streaming, studio equipment, automation systems, remote control equipment, remote broadcast equipment, satellite downlinks, network infrastructure, generators, backup power systems, and related equipment in keeping with good engineering practices.
- Support studio operations by managing AOIP networks, studio hardware, UPS systems, remote control equipment, and VOIP/telephone systems.
- Ensure regulatory compliance by reviewing weekly transmitter and studio logs, EAS tests, and tower lighting requirements per F.C.C. regulations.
- Install and troubleshoot broadcast IT systems, including WideOrbit and Axia, at both studio and transmitter sites.
- Oversee critical infrastructure maintenance, including generator testing, fueling, and UPS system supervision.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Networking Team and vendors to manage ISP/Networking circuits and service calls.
- Assist in the technical planning and development of facilities, including data networks and backup power systems.
- Develop instructional materials and provide training for operators on technical equipment and systems.
- Provide 24/7 emergency support for equipment failures, including availability for weekends and holidays as required.
- Maintain broadcast IT systems at studios and transmitter sites, such as WideOrbit and Axia
- Assist in planning and development of all aspects of technical facilities including studios, transmitters, AOIP, VOIP, satellite, STL, computers and data networks
- Create instructional materials and teach operators to use technical equipment and systems
- Handle ISP/Networking problems and service calls. Work with Corp Networking Team, Vendor Technicians to install and troubleshoot circuits.
- Generator testing, fueling and supervision of Generator maintenance.
- UPS testing and supervision of maintenance.
- Effectively communicate and partner with programming staff as well as outside partners.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
More About You:
Required:
- Minimum 5 years broadcast engineering experience.
- Associates degree in electronics preferred.
- IT networking skills preferred.
- Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
- Ability to provide support 24/7 in case of equipment failure; available to work various hours/days, including weekends and holidays.
- FCC General Class License or SBE Certifications are a plus.
- A valid drivers license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicants own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
- Strong verbal and writing communications skills.
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy willneverask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives willonly come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
