Chief Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Audacy Pittsburg seeks a talented and energetic individual to serve as Engineer for our four local radio stations (KDKA-AM, KDKA-FM, WBZZ-FM and WDSY-FM). If you possess the following skills and experiences, then please apply for this opportunity.

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.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Oversee local technical needs and activities for a goal of 100% uptime for station On-Air Products
• Hands-on FM, HD, AM transmitter experience and AM Directional Antenna 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
• The candidate must have strong verbal and writing 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

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:
• Must have at least four years of college or technical school and/or training; or equivalent work experience
• 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 be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40lbs
• SBE Certifications is a plus
• Familiarity with high voltage, RF exposure and safety, generators and backup power systems, satellite downlink facilities and receivers
• Basic knowledge of computers and IT systems is a must, including proficiency with Google, (GMail, Doc's Sheets, Slides) * Experience with modern digital audio systems including Wide Orbit, Vox Pro and Livewire is highly desirable
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, 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 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

#LI-OH1 About Us

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.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Oversee local technical needs and activities for a goal of 100% uptime for station On-Air Products
- Hands-on FM, HD, AM transmitter experience and AM Directional Antenna 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
- The candidate must have strong verbal and writing 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7ow7p-3-144-252-243-42 in your application.