Senior Broadcast Engineer & Systems Lead

Austin Community College; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SummitMedia LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer for their Louisville, KY market. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of broadcasting equipment to ensure competitive signal quality while adhering to FCC regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, strong IT skills, and knowledge of electronic systems. An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years as Chief Engineer
• Experience with electrical distribution systems
• Ability to read schematics and knowledge of electronics
• Must have a clean driving record and valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Maintain station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance
• Install and maintain broadcasting equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair high power AM and FM transmitters

Skills

Chief Engineer experience

Advanced experience with Axia Livewire

IT skills

Troubleshooting and repair

Excellent communication skills

Education

Associates or technical degree in Electronics or Engineering Technology

Job description

SummitMedia LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer for their Louisville, KY market. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of broadcasting equipment to ensure competitive signal quality while adhering to FCC regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, strong IT skills, and knowledge of electronic systems. An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.