Company OverviewWestwood One, the national-facing arm of Cumulus Media, offers iconic, nationally syndicated sports, news, and entertainment content to more than 250 million monthly listeners across an audio network of nearly 7,300 affiliated broadcast radio stations and media partners. Westwood One is the largest audio network in America, home to premium content that defines the culture, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and Westwood One Backstage. The rapidly growing Cumulus Podcast Network delivers popular network and industry personalities and programs. Westwood One connects listeners with their passions through programs and platforms that have everyone listening.
Position OverviewCumulus Media| Westwood One - Dallas is searching for a Broadcast Engineer in our Dallas, TX Studios. This position is responsible for maintaining the digital broadcast studios. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities & QualificationsKey Responsibilities:
- Maintain digital broadcast studios. Programming through mainframe audio router, cleaning, repair as necessary
- Installation and programming of all broadcast-related devices: codecs, encoders, servers
- Low voltage cabling running, connection, management and testing, including network, coaxial, balanced pair, multipair
- Program Axia Pathfinder routers: I/O audio, nomenclature, automation, control panels (physical and soft panels)
- Provide in-depth troubleshooting and resolution as required for broadcast equipment and OpX system
- Routine maintenance of broadcast systems, requires after-hours and/or overnights
-HVAC/UPS/Generator PM’s
-Software/configuration updates or changes to critical systems - Provide/update documentation for equipment and support
- Maintain & Support Audio Depot file transfer system
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years in broadcast engineering and IT experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Acute attention to detail
- Strong background with OpX system.
- Knowledge of IP codecs, manufacturers include Gates Air, Comrex, Telos
- Networking skills in a managed environment, including programming routing tables, port assignment, IP/GW/Subnet setting
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, with vendors and engineers
- Able to work and resolve problems independently with little supervision
What We Offer- 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
For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
EEO StatementCUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
