Staff Engineer

Audacy, Inc. • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years broadcast engineering experience.
• Associate’s 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 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.
• Strong verbal and writing communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in electronics
• IT networking skills
• FCC General Class License or SBE Certifications

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree