Promotions Technician
About The Position
Audacy Norfolk seeks a Promotions Technician for outside field broadcast work. This position is for a versatile utility player capable of performing entry level tasks in the Promotions and Programming departments and maintaining readiness of our branding equipment and vehicle fleet. This is an evergreen job post, which we refresh approximately every 90 days to maintain an active pool of candidates. While we may not have an immediate opening, we continuously build connections with professionals interested in future opportunities. By submitting your application, you’ll become part of our talent community. We will reach out directly to explore the fit. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application!
Requirements
- 21+ years of age
- Hands-on experience and familiarity with industry-standard production gear are highly valued.
- Must be a self-starter and be responsible to work with little to no supervision.
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
- Must be able to work well in a high-pressure, on-location environment, and have the ability to think “outside the box” to solve issues quickly that may occur.
- A friendly, customer service oriented attitude and a willingness to complete varied tasks in our Engineering/Programming departments.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain readiness of all promotional equipment and station vehicles.
- Develop and maintain organizational procedures for broadcast equipment.
- Engineer and execute live remote broadcasts utilizing IP technology.
- Facilitate, attend, set-up and operate a live performance studio as FOH sound engineer.
- Be the go-to person for remote broadcast vans equipped with generators and pneumatic masts
- Assist with setup and repair of broadcast gear, sound equipment (mobile audio, video, and transmission equipment), office equipment and furniture.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Promotions Tech for outside field broadcast work operate in high-pressure, on-location environments, which require distinct duties.
- Equipment Rigging: Unloading, cabling, and configuring mobile OB vans, portable field cameras, satellite uplinks, and communication (comms) gear.
- Signal Management: Controlling and adjusting video and audio signals to ensure optimal strength, clarity, and synchronization during live broadcasting.
- Field Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and repairing hardware and signal faults quickly while on location to prevent dead air.
- De-rigging & Maintenance: Carefully packing up sensitive gear and performing routine maintenance on transmission systems between events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
