Technical Engineer

Audacy, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio content company in Philadelphia seeks a Technical Engineer to support diverse digital and broadcasting platforms. The role involves assisting broadcast engineers, maintaining transmitter facilities, and collaborating with digital teams for video production. Candidates should have solid IT knowledge, good communication skills, and eagerness to begin their career in the industry. This is a full-time, on-site position, ideal for recent graduates or those with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Google tools including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides.
• Must be able to work various hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ready to engage in the broadcast audio, video, and entertainment industry.
• Good communication skills.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and climb ladders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide insurance if using own vehicle.
• Recent graduate or relevant experience in broadcast IT/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support roles of a broadcast technician and broadcast IT engineer.
• Assist with AM and FM transmitter facilities and routine maintenance.
• Work with local radio market brand managers on video production.
• Assist brand managers with video production and distribution; explore NDI/OBS/V-Mix/TriCaster.
• Lead in performance space technical operations.
• Support Eagles and Phillies radio productions for home and away games.

Skills

Basic knowledge of computers and IT systems

Good communication skills

Ability to multitask

Adaptability to varied hours

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate or relevant advanced degree

Job description

Job Title

Technical Engineer

Department

Technical

Reporting To

Director, Technical Operations

Employment Type

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

On-Site in Philadlephia

Overview

This position is structured with various job assignments, to support the many platforms that make up our digital and broadcasting endeavors. The program will provide the candidate with the opportunities to service many departments within local Philadelphia radio and corporate media projects. The candidate will become familiar with, and support all aspects of information technologies to support broadcast and digital functions. Included also, a strong involvement with the many new video streaming content projects currently underway for the many stakeholders at Audacy Philadelphia.

What You'll Do

• Work with a dedicated senior group of broadcast engineers, to support the roles and responsibilities of a broadcast technician and broadcast IT engineer.
• You will be introduced to AM and FM transmitter facilities and become familiar with routine maintenance, and hands on projects under supervision by senior broadcast engineers.
• Work with the digital teams to fulfill technological needs and planning.
• Work with local radio market brand managers on all aspects of video production and distribution through current platforms, with familiarity of NDI, OBS, V-Mix, TriCaster and are encouraged to innovate new approaches to ever changing technologies.
• Take a leadership role in performance space activities (front of House- technical).
• Work with core sports broadcast production teams for Eagles, and Phillies radio, with emphasis on technical operations of Home and away games for Eagles radio broadcast.

Qualifications

More About You:

• Basic knowledge of computers and IT systems is a must, including proficiency with Google, (GMail, Doc’s Sheets, Slides).
• The ability to multitask in a multiple-project environment.
• Availability to work various hours / days, including some weekends and holidays.
• Good communication skills.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally climb ladders.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires the use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.
• A recent graduate of either an undergraduate or relevant advanced degree program, or trade school, or relevant experience.
• The ideal candidate is a motivated, fearless, curious, inquisitive, critical thinker, and passionate individual ready to dive in and start pursuing their career in the broadcast audio, video and entertainment industry.

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 leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.
We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn , X , Facebook 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.