Chief Engineer
Company: SummitMedia
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SummitMedia LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer for our Louisville,
KY market. Duties include installation, maintenance and repair of
studio, transmitting, and ancillary equipment in order to maintain
competitive signals in the market while complying with all FCC
technical requirements. This position includes responsibility for
telecommunications, networking systems, computer, and IT desktop
support. 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. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a
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, 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. Advance experience and ability
troubleshoot and repair high power AM and FM transmitters. Advance
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 SOlbs, have a clean driving record and possess a valid
state driver's license and provide proof of personal vehicle
insurance. Education: Associates or technical degree in
Electronics, Engineering Technology or related field of equivalent
level of experience. SBE certification a plus.
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