Overview

Job Title: Technical Engineer

Department: IT

Reporting To: Regional Director Technical Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location(s): San Francisco

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Benefits:

Audacy offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, and discounted home and auto insurance.

Overview:

Audacy San Francisco is seeking an experienced Broadcast Field Engineer. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for assisting in maintaining the proper operation of all broadcast systems and equipment, ensuring broadcast quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in broadcast technology, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Assist the Chief Engineer in all aspects of site and transmission operations including broadcast equipment, control rooms, transmitters, and communication systems.
• Assist with the setup, configuration, and calibration of broadcast systems and equipment.
• Monitor broadcast signals to ensure the highest quality of audio and implement quality control checks to meet broadcast standards.
• Perform regular maintenance on broadcast equipment to prevent downtime and conduct repairs as necessary.
• Quickly identify and troubleshoot issues related to equipment and systems to minimize disruptions to our listeners.
• Provide training and support as needed to other team members.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for broadcast quality, safety, and equipment use.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of broadcast engineering experience.
• Hands-on FM, HD, and AM transmitter experience.
• AM Directional Antenna experience.
• Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment.
• Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills including the ability to multitask.
• Networking knowledge and experience.
• Experience with digital audio and audio streaming.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance if using own vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee will frequently be required to 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Preferred:

• SBE Certification is preferred.
• Experience with modern digital audio systems including Wide Orbit, News Boss, Audition, and Livewire is highly desirable.

Important Notes:

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.

About Us

Audacy is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company. 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.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, and other classifications protected by applicable law.