Director of Broadcast Engineering - North Carolina

Curtis Media Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in North Carolina seeks an experienced Director of Engineering. The role involves managing a four-person engineering team and ensuring the radio stations comply with FCC regulations. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in broadcasting engineering and an Associates degree in electronics or a related field. Knowledge of WideOrbit automation and a valid driver’s license are needed. Interested applicants should send their resumes to Katelyn Bullard.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in broadcasting engineering, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license and capability to drive to work sites.
• Ability to lift reasonable weights and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a four-person engineering team.
• Solve day-to-day issues for programming staff in radio studios.
• Ensure compliance with FCC and state regulations.

Skills

Broadcasting engineering experience

Baseline IT skills

Familiarity with HVAC systems

Experience with WideOrbit automation

Education

Associates degree in electronics or related field

Tools

WideOrbit automation

MediaTouch automation

BE AudioVault automation

Wheatnet IP audio systems

Job description

Curtis Media Group has an immediate opening for an experienced Director of Engineering, for a group of highly rated radio stations that span the state of North Carolina.

Job Duties

• Management and oversight of a four-person engineering team, as well as contract engineering
• Solving day-to-day issues for our talented programming staff working in state-of-the-art radio studios
• Working closely with the CEO and COO, to identify engineering problems and solutions and implement new technology as appropriate
• Ensuring our radio stations operate in compliance with FCC rules and regulations, along with applicable state and local regulations.
• Management and budgeting of capital equipment repair and replacement

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in broadcasting engineering, preferably supervising an engineering department
• Associates degree in electronics or other technical field, OR commensurate experience in broadcast engineering positions
• Baseline IT skills including experience with networks, Microsoft operating systems, and PC hardware; familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and security hardware/software.
• Basic familiarity with HVAC systems and principles
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to work sites as required.
• Ability to lift reasonable weights, work on ladders and in enclosed spaces.
• Experience with WideOrbit automation, MediaTouch automation, BE AudioVault automation, and Wheatnet IP audio systems will be a plus.
• SBE certification will be a plus.

After-hours on-call availability is expected; some weekend or holiday work may be required.

Interested applicants please send resume to Katelyn Bullard: [e-mail]

Curtis Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.