Director of Technical Operations Audacy Job at Georgia Association of Broadcaste

Job Title : Director of Technical Operations

Department : Technology

Reporting To : Senior Vice President Market Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time

Location(s) : Atlanta, GA

Work Arrangement : On-Site

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes : a 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 away / vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview Audacy Atlanta seeks a talented and energetic individual to serve as the Director of Technical Operations for our four radio stations; WVEE, WSTR, WAOK, WZGC plus HD2, HD3 Stations and PbP for Atlanta Falcons, United and Hawks Sports Game broadcasts.

Responsibilities Oversee local technical operations and works in tandem with IT staff member.

Responsible for all day-to-day and long-term engineering and operations including towers, RF transmitters, on-air studio operations, automation systems, and all other related broadcast operating systems.

Report to the local Market Manager and Regional Director of Technical Operations.

More About You Required & Preferred Qualifications Must have at least four years of college or technical school and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 5 years broadcast engineering experience.

Hands-on FM, HD and AM transmitter experience.

AM Directional Antenna experience.

Manage activities for a goal of 100% uptime for station On-Air Products.

Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation system, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone system and related other equipment.

Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations.

Strong verbal and writing communications skills.

Strong proven time management skills including ability to multitask in a multiple project environment.

Experience in project planning, management and execution.

IT & Network knowledge and experience.

Strong PC skills including proficiency in a Google environment.

Experience with digital mass storage systems. Knowledge of Wide Orbit is a plus.

Experience with digital audio and audio streaming.

Availability to work various hours / days, including some weekends and holidays.

Ability to provide on-call status 24 / 7 in case of equipment failure.

Must have 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.

Nice to Have FCC General Class License or SBE Certifications are a plus.

To apply online, go to https : / / careers-audacy.icims.com / jobs / 7569 / director-technical-operations / job

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