Staff Engineer

Audacy Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Audacy Services, LLC is seeking a Regional Staff Engineer to join our Houston-based engineering team. This hands-on role requires proactive broadcast engineering expertise and the flexibility to travel to multiple markets.

You will maintain a wide range of broadcast equipment, manage AOIP networks, ensure FCC compliance, and support IT systems like WideOrbit and Axia across studio and transmitter sites. On-call coverage includes weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of broadcast engineering experience.
• Associate's degree in electronics preferred.
• IT networking skills preferred.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
• FCC General Class License or SBE Certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair broadcast equipment (high power FM/HD, AM, digital, studio, automation, remote equipment).
• Manage AOIP networks, studio hardware, UPS, VOIP/telephone systems.
• Ensure FCC regulatory compliance by reviewing logs, EAS tests, and tower lighting requirements.
• Install and troubleshoot WideOrbit and Axia IT systems at studio and transmitter sites.
• Oversee generator testing, fueling, and UPS maintenance; provide 24/7 emergency support.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IT networking

FCC regulations

24/7 support readiness

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

WideOrbit

Axia

Job description

Job Title

Regional Staff Engineer

Department

Technical Reporting

To

Regional Director, Technical Operations

Employment Type

Full-Time

Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

More About You

• Minimum 5 years of 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 written communication skills.

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, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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.