Chief Engineer

Company: Cumulus Media
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

Chief Engineer in Ventura/Oxnard, California, US at Cumulus Media CUMULUS - Oxnard/Ventura/Santa Barbarafeatures 5 stations along the Central Coast of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Our stations include: 100.7 KHAY-FM, 95.1 KBBY-FM, 103.3 KRUZ-FM, 106.3 KVYB FM and 1450 KVEN-AM. Studios are located in Ventura, CA.-- Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees staff that maintains station operation--through preventative and corrective maintenance
• Establishes routine--maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment
• 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, 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 Job Requirements Qualifications:
  • 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.)
  • 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 Education and Licensing:
    • Associates or technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field or equivalent level of experience
    • Must possess valid state driver's license and provide required proof of personal vehicle insurance What we offer:
      • Competitive pay
      • Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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