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Market Broadcast Engineer
- Audacy (Wichita, KS)
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Overview
Job Title:** **Market Broadcast Engineer
Department:** **Engeering
Reporting To:** **Senior Vice President Market Manager
Employment Type:** **Part -Time
Location(s):** **Wichita
Work Arrangement: On-Site
_Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance._
_Overview:_
Audacy has an opening for a talented radio broadcast engineer for its seven-station cluster in our Wichita Kansas market. This is a hands-on position with emphasis on proven engineering skills.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
+ Maintain, inspect and repair all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, satellite downlinks, network infrastructure, automation systems, studio equipment, AOIP networks, UPS’s, remote control equipment, generators, VOIP and telephone systems.
+ Maintain and Review weekly transmitter and studio logs for correct and complete entries includingEAS tests and tower lighting requirements per F.C.C. Rules and Regulations
+ Maintain and Review Quarterly and Annual Inspections for correct and complete entries regardingtower lighting requirements per F.C.C. Rules and Regulations
+ Provide support 24/7 in case of equipment failure; available to work various hours/days, including weekends and holidays
What You'll Do:
+ Maintain the integrity of all on-air and on-line products, including high power FM + HD, AM, Audio Automation, digital audio & audio streaming
+ Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, STL, satellite downlinks, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators and backup power systems, telephone system and related equipmentin keeping with good engineering practices
+ Install and maintain broadcast IT systems at studios and transmitter sites, such as WideOrbit, Axia and associated software and hardware including workstations and servers.
+ Create instructional materials and teach operators to use technical equipment and systems
+ Handle telco problems and service calls. Work with technicians to troubleshoot circuits; cross connect in-house circuits.
+ Generator testing, fueling and supervision of maintenance.
+ UPS testing and supervision of maintenance
+ Effectively communicate and partner with local Management, programming staff, Corporate Technical Operations, Content Operations as well as outside partners
+ Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary
Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
+ 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
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.
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 (https://www.facebook.com/audacycorp) , X (https://twitter.com/AudacyCorp) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/audacy-inc/mycompany/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lifeataudacy/) .
EEO
_Audacy is an Equal Opportunity 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._
**Job Locations** _USA-KS-Wichita_
**ID** _2025-7447_
**Category** _Engineering_
**Type** _Part Time Employee_
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