Roadshow Broadcast Technician Job at Cumulus Media Inc. in Dallas

Company Overview

Cumulus Media

is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainmentprogramming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network;and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reachthrough 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 eventexperiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
Position Overview

Cumulus Media | Dallas is in search of a hard-working

PT Roadshow Broadcast Technician . If you are looking to get a foot in the door to the radio industry, have an outgoing personality and have a passion for radio, this is a great opportunity for you! This job will consist of general office duties as well as going out into the community to interact with listeners and promote our stations.
The

Roadshow Broadcast Technician

travels around the area and represents the Cumulus stations at specified events, acting as Brand Ambassadors. This includes set-up and breakdown of remote broadcast equipment and promotional items (pop-up tents and tables, hanging banners) for off-site appearances. They also monitor the broadcast or event audio for quality and repairs/corrects problems as needed during the broadcast or event.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the fly
Represent stations at events in an upbeat, outgoing and friendly manner
Ability to drive station vehicles with attached trailer
Maintain and storage of station equipment
Setup sporting events, press conferences, media events, and other live events for play by play, media pool audio, interviews, and other opportunities
Responsible for operation of broadcast audio codecs to include audio over IP, POTS, ISDN, and program loop audio
General maintenance of station vehicles including cleaning and minor repair
General maintenance of remote broadcast equipment including diagnosis of problems and minor internal repairs
Qualifications:

1 year of related experience required.
Valid driver's license required. Driving is an essential function of this position because regular travel is required to perform key job duties, including transporting equipment and setting up equipment to support station events and remote broadcasts.
Experience with basic troubleshooting of problems related to electronics, IP networking, phone circuit, audio routing, mixing, and quality required.
Knowledge of audio mixing and routing as applicable to remote broadcasting, studio broadcasting and sound reinforcement highly preferred.
Computer literacy in applicable programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, highly preferred.
Outgoing, energetic, detail-oriented and responsible; customer/client service skills helpful.
Ability to multi-task, handle time-sensitive deadlines, and work independently in remote locations.
Able to have a flexible schedule and work at least 20 hours per week (including days, nights, weekends and holidays).
May require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
May require climbing ladders and working on elevated surfaces (e.g., rooftops)
May require working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Pay Range

USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.
What We Offer

Competitive Pay
Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, what if and try innovative solutions
401K with company match
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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