Chief Engineer

Overview

Audacy Portland seeks a talented and energetic radio broadcast engineer to serve as the Director of Technical Operations for its seven radio stations that includes: KGON; KNRK; KRSK; KFXX KWJJ; KYCH and KMTT. If you possess the following skills and experiences, then please contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity.  

Responsibilities

Responsibilities What You'll Do: Oversee local technical operations and IT staff member Responsible for all day-to-day and long-term engineering and operations including towers, RF transmitters, on-air studio operations, automation systems, and all other related broadcast operating systems. Report to the local Market Manager and Regional Director of Technical Operations

Qualifications

 Qualifications About You: Required and Preferred: Must have at least four years of college or technical school and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 5 years broadcast engineering experience Hands-on FM, HD and AM transmitter experience AM Directional Antenna experience Manage activities for a goal of 100% uptime for station On-Air Products 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 Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations Strong verbal and writing communications skills Strong proven time management skills including ability to multitask in a multiple project environment Experience in project planning, management and execution IT & Network knowledge and experience Strong PC skills including proficiency in a Google environment Experience with digital mass storage systems. Knowledge of Wide Orbit is a plus Experience with digital audio and audio streaming 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 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.

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.

Additional Information

Pay Transparency: The anticipated starting salary range for California based individuals expressing interest in this position is $70,000 to $90,000. 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 full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include:  health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

About Us

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) 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), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@Audacy_Corp).

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.