Roadshow Broadcast Technician

Cumulus Media Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Job summary

Cumulus Media Dallas is seeking a PT Roadshow Broadcast Technician to represent our stations at events and remote broadcasts. You will handle setup, breakdown, and on-site tech duties while engaging listeners and promoting our brands.

You will travel locally, interact with the public, troubleshoot live audio, and support multiple events weekly. A flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience required.
• Valid driver's license required. Driving is an essential function of this position because regular travel is required to perform key job duties, including transporting equipment and setting up equipment to support station events and remote broadcasts.
• Experience with basic troubleshooting of problems related to electronics, IP networking, phone circuit, audio routing, mixing, and quality required.
• Knowledge of audio mixing and routing as applicable to remote broadcasting, studio broadcasting and sound reinforcement highly preferred.
• Computer literacy in applicable programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, highly preferred.
• Outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented and responsible; customer/client service skills helpful.
• Ability to multi-task, handle time-sensitive deadlines, and work independently in remote locations.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the fly.
• Represent stations at events in an upbeat, outgoing and friendly manner.
• Ability to drive station vehicles with attached trailer.
• Maintain and storage of station equipment.
• Setup sporting events, press conferences, media events, and other live events for play by play, media pool audio, interviews, and other opportunities.
• Responsible for operation of broadcast audio codecs to include audio over IP, POTS, ISDN, and program loop audio.
• General maintenance of station vehicles including cleaning and minor repair.
• General maintenance of remote broadcast equipment including diagnosis of problems and minor internal repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Outgoing personality

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences.

Position Overview

Cumulus Media | Dallas is in search of a hard-working PT Roadshow Broadcast Technician. If you are looking to get a foot in the door to the radio industry, have an outgoing personality and have a passion for radio, this is a great opportunity for you! This job will consist of general office duties as well as going out into the community to interact with listeners and promote our stations. The Roadshow Broadcast Technician travels around the area and represents the Cumulus stations at specified events, acting as Brand Ambassadors. This includes set-up and breakdown of remote broadcast equipment and promotional items (pop-up tents and tables, hanging banners) for off-site appearances. They also monitor the broadcast or event audio for quality and repairs/corrects problems as needed during the broadcast or event.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the fly
• Represent stations at events in an upbeat, outgoing and friendly manner
• Ability to drive station vehicles with attached trailer
• Maintain and storage of station equipment
• Setup sporting events, press conferences, media events, and other live events for play by play, media pool audio, interviews, and other opportunities
• Responsible for operation of broadcast audio codecs to include audio over IP, POTS, ISDN, and program loop audio
• General maintenance of station vehicles including cleaning and minor repair
• General maintenance of remote broadcast equipment including diagnosis of problems and minor internal repairs

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience required.
• Valid driver's license required. Driving is an essential function of this position because regular travel is required to perform key job duties, including transporting equipment and setting up equipment to support station events and remote broadcasts.
• Experience with basic troubleshooting of problems related to electronics, IP networking, phone circuit, audio routing, mixing, and quality required.
• Knowledge of audio mixing and routing as applicable to remote broadcasting, studio broadcasting and sound reinforcement highly preferred.
• Computer literacy in applicable programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, highly preferred.
• Outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented and responsible; customer/client service skills helpful.
• Ability to multi-task, handle time-sensitive deadlines, and work independently in remote locations.
• Able to have a flexible schedule and work at least 20 hours per week (including days, nights, weekends and holidays).
• May require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• May require climbing ladders and working on elevated surfaces (e.g., rooftops)
• May require working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Pay Range

USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, 'what if' and try innovative solutions
• 401K with company match

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).