POSITION: Chief Engineer
LOCATION: Cumulus Harrisburg-York-Lancaster, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Job Description and Responsibilities:
CUMULUS MEDIA |Harrisburg-York-Lancaster, PA is looking for a Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer
manages the 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. Includes responsibility for telecommunications, automation, computer and networking
systems.
Who We Are:
CUMULUS | Harrisburg, PA Our local stations in the Harrisburg, PA area include WINK 104 (WNNK-FM)
Harrisburg Best Music, 105.7 THE X (WQXA-FM) Rocks, HOT 106.7 (WWKL-FM) Central PA’s HOTTEST
Music, 93.5 WTPA (WTPA-FM) Central PA’s Classic Rock and SPORTS RADIO 96.5-95.3-1400 (WHGB-AM)
Harrisburg’s Sports Station and home to Penn State Sports, NFL and Harrisburg Senators
Baseball. Cumulus Digital is our portfolio of Digital Advertising Products for Local Businesses.
CUMULUS | York-Lancaster, PA Our local stations in the York-Lancaster, PA area include I-105
Pennsylvania’s Country Leader (WIOV-FM, 96.1 SOX The Susquehanna Valley’s Greatest Hits (WSOXFM),
WARM 103.3 80’s-90’s-Now (WARM-FM) and NEWSTALK 93.9 & 910 WSBA (WSBA-AM). Cumulus
Digital is our portfolio of Digital Advertising Products for Local Businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
? Oversees staff that maintains station operation through preventative and corrective
maintenance
? Establishes routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment,
automation, computer and network systems
? 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, automation, computer and network systems, 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
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.) is required
? 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
? Prior Chief Engineer experience is required
Education and Licensing:
? Associates or technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field or equivalent
level of experience
? SBE CBRE Certification a plus
? 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
? 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://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/
For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
About Cumulus Media:
Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion
people every month — wherever and whenever they want it.
Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 400 owned-andoperated
radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and
entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity
Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners
across more than 9,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in
America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of
original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking.
Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through
broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated
digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research
and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide
marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees.