Technical Engineer

Technical Engineer – Audacy, Inc.

San Francisco, CA – Full-Time – On-Site

Pay Transparency

The anticipated starting salary range for California-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $95,000–105,000 per year. Salary will be determined by education, experience, skills, and internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision

• Mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts

• Health savings account, disability, life insurance

• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance

• Paid time off (sick, flex‑time, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer)

• 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program

• Identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Overview

Audacy San Francisco is seeking an experienced Broadcast Field Engineer. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining the proper operation of all broadcast systems and equipment, ensuring broadcast quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in all aspects of site and transmission operations including broadcast equipment, control rooms, transmitters, and communication systems.

• Assist with the setup, configuration, and calibration of broadcast systems and equipment.

• Monitor broadcast signals to ensure the highest quality of audio and implement quality control checks to meet broadcast standards.

• Perform regular maintenance on broadcast equipment to prevent downtime, conduct repairs, and arrange for equipment replacements or upgrades.

• Quickly identify and troubleshoot issues related to equipment and systems to minimize disruptions to listeners.

• Provide training and support as needed to other team members.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for broadcast quality, safety, and equipment use.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years broadcast engineering experience.

• Hands‑on FM, HD, and AM transmitter experience.

• AM directional antenna experience.

• Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain broadcast radio station equipment including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone systems.

• Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong time‑management skills and ability to multitask.

• Networking knowledge and experience.

• Experience with digital audio and audio streaming.

• Assist with maintenance and development of technical facilities including studios, transmitters, telephone systems, satellite, STL, computers, and data networks.

• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor‑vehicle record check; proof of insurance if using own vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• SBE Certification.

• Experience with modern digital audio systems including Wide Orbit, News Boss, Audition, and Livewire.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, sitting; use hands/fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; talk or hear; smell. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Important Notes

Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Legitimate communications will only come from email addresses ending . Verify authenticity of suspicious requests before responding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other protected classifications. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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