Curtis Media Group has an immediate opening for an experienced Director of Engineering, for a group of highly rated radio stations that span the state of North Carolina.
Job Duties:
- Management and oversight of a four-person engineering team, as well as contract engineering
- Solving day-to-day issues for our talented programming staff working in state-of-the-art radio studios
- Working closely with the CEO and COO, to identify engineering problems and solutions and implement new technology as appropriate
- Ensuring our radio stations operate in compliance with FCC rules and regulations, along with applicable state and local regulations.
- Management and budgeting of capital equipment repair and replacement
Qualifications:
- At least five years of experience in broadcasting engineering, preferably supervising an engineering department
- Associates degree in electronics or other technical field, OR commensurate experience in broadcast engineering positions
- Baseline IT skills including experience with networks, Microsoft operating systems, and PC hardware; familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and security hardware/software.
- Basic familiarity with HVAC systems and principles
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to work sites as required.
- Ability to lift reasonable weights, work on ladders and in enclosed spaces.
- Experience with WideOrbit automation, MediaTouch automation, BE AudioVault automation, and Wheatnet IP audio systems will be a plus.
- SBE certification will be a plus.
After-hours on-call availability is expected; some weekend or holiday work may be required.
Interested applicants please send resume to Katelyn Bullard: [email protected]
Curtis Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- At least five years of broadcasting engineering experience
- Associate degree in electronics or another technical field, or commensurate broadcast engineering experience
- Baseline IT skills, including networks, Microsoft operating systems, and PC hardware
- Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and security hardware/software
- Basic familiarity with HVAC systems and principles
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive to work sites
- Ability to lift reasonable weights, work on ladders, and work in enclosed spaces
- After-hours on-call availability and occasional weekend or holiday work
- Experience supervising an engineering department
- Experience with WideOrbit, MediaTouch, BE AudioVault, and WheatNet IP audio systems
- SBE certification
What We Do
Curtis Media Group is a media and marketing company that owns and operates 61 AM and FM radio signals and local radio brands across North Carolina. It runs the North Carolina Network, Triangle Traffic Network, and Southern Farm Network, providing news, weather, sports, traffic, and agricultural information. Through radio, digital platforms, events, publishing, and advertising sales, CMG connects audiences and helps advertisers develop custom campaigns while serving local communities.
