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SummitMedia · 1 week ago

Chief Engineer

Louisville, Louisville, KY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SummitMedia LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer for our Louisville, KY market. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of studio, transmitting, and ancillary equipment to ensure competitive signals while complying with FCC technical requirements.

AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaDirect MarketingEvents

Responsibilities

Maintains station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance

Installation and maintenance of control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, and other broadcast related equipment

Qualification

Axia LivewireRCS Zetta automationAMFM transmittersPC troubleshootingLocal area networkingEAS knowledgeFCC regulationsService orientedElectronics theorySBE certificationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Minimum of 5+ years as a Chief Engineer

Advanced experience with Axia Livewire studio infrastructure including audio consoles, digital playback systems and RCS Zetta automation

Experience with studio equipment, Telos Vx phone systems

IT skills including PC troubleshooting and repair, local area networking and desktop support

Experience with electrical distribution systems, generators and UPS systems

Advanced experience and ability to troubleshoot and repair high power AM and FM transmitters

Advanced experience with remote control, STL, and antenna systems

Ability to read schematics and a working knowledge of electronics theory and principles

Knowledge of EAS and FCC rules and regulations

Must be service oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required while interacting with management and staff

Must be able to lift 50lbs, have a clean driving record and possess a valid state driver's license and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance

Associates or technical degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology or related field of equivalent level of experience

Preferred

SBE certification a plus

Company

SummitMedia

SummitMedia offers broadcasting, digital media, direct marketing, and events services. It is a sub-organization of KFDI-FM.

Founded in 2014

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees

https://summitmediacorp.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Kate Glenn

VP/Chief People Officer

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