Chief Engineer

Company Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Chattanooga, TN is a full-service radio and digital company offering 4 of Chattanooga’s top rated radio stations in the tri-state area including WSKZ-FM/KZ106 Classic Rock, WGOW-FM/Talk Radio 102.3 The Talk Monster, WGOW 1150 AM your conservative political station and WOGT-FM/New Country 107.9. We also offer Cumulus Digital which offers a full suite of digital products to market your business on a targeted level from SEO, SEM, digital display ads, social media, website builds and more.

CUMULUS MEDIA | Huntsville, AL currently features 5 stations in the Huntsville area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 104.3 WZYP-FM Top 40/CHR, 770 AM & 92.5 FM WVNN News Talk Radio, 94.1 WHRP-FM our Urban Adult Contemporary Station, 93.3 WWFF-FM NASH ICON plays Country music, 730 AM & 103.9 FM WUMP Sports Talk Radio. The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

CUMULUS MEDIA | Chattanooga, TN & Huntsville, AL is looking for a Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer manages the installation, maintenance and repair of studio, transmitting and ancillary equipment in order to maintain competitive signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. Includes responsibility for telecommunications, automation, computer and networking systems.

• Oversees staff that maintains station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance
• Establishes routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment, automation, computer and network systems
• Oversees and assist with the installation and maintenance of control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, automation, computer and network systems, etc.
• Works with local management to coordinate remote broadcasts as needed
• Responsibilities include compliance with FCC rules and regulations, budgeting
• Travel to other markets or towers and stations may be required
• Manages a staff of one or more people
• 24/7 on call

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interact with management and staff at all levels and ability to multi-task, delegate and handle pressures and deadlines
• Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Advanced experience with cluster-wide audio routing, digital audio delivery, EAS, Studio Telephone and engineering IT systems
• Computer literacy in applicable software packages which may include (Microsoft OS and Office Suite, Automation Systems, Novel, Linux, etc.) is required
• Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level
• Ability to work independently to troubleshoot/repair high-power AM and FM transmitting facilities
• IT skills including local area and wide area networking
• Knowledge of electrical systems, UPS, and standby generators and record keeping
• Knowledge of telephone systems and protocols including POTS, ISDN, T1, DSL and PRI circuits
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders is required
• Minimum 7+ years as Chief Engineer

• Associates or technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field or equivalent level of experience
• SBE CBRE Certification a plus
• Must possess valid state driver’s license and provide required proof of personal vehicle insurance

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

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