Broadcast Radio Automation Systems Engineer Job at Townsquare Media in Purchase

Broadcast Radio Automation Systems Engineer

The Broadcast Radio Automation Systems Engineer role will be responsible for installing and supporting Broadcast automation systems, broadcast scheduling and audio ingest platforms. Additionally support Audio over IP and streaming systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage activities for a goal of 100% uptime of station on-air and streaming products
• Ensure compliance with all Company Engineering and Information Technology practices
• Interface with Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Senior Vice President of Engineering
• Installation, maintenance and support of Broadcast automation (Zetta/Nexgen) and Audio over IP systems (Wheatstone/Axia)
• Manages automation and scheduling security to ensure appropriate user access.
• Provides remote break/fix support as requested by radio stations across the country.
• Instructs new users on relevant software platform features and functionality.
• Personal computer, servers, printers, software maintenance and updating
• LAN systems installation, maintenance and support
• Ability/Desire to travel to markets for installations, upgrades, and support
• After hours and weekend work as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills needed:

• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with Windows workstation and server operating systems, MSSQL, AD User/Group management, VMWare and Audio over IP systems (Wheatnet/Axia), networking (Cisco/Fortinet).
• Experience with the following platforms is preferred:
  • RCS Zetta, RCS NexGen, RCS GSelector, RCSnews, Master Automation Import Manager (AIM), VMware, Cisco, Fortinet, MS365
• Thorough understanding of radio automation and radio operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• Broadcast radio automation experience is required. Technical training school, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field preferred but not required as broadcast radio experience is highly valued.
• At least three years of experience in computer systems with specialization in broadcast/radio automation highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

About Us:

Townsquare is a media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. Our assets include 318 radio stations and more than 325 local websites in 74 U.S. markets, approximately 550 live events with nearly 18 million attendees each year in the U.S. and Canada, a digital marketing solutions company serving more than 11,750 small to medium sized businesses, and one of the largest digital advertising networks focused on music and entertainment reaching more than 50 million unique visitors each month. Our brands include iconic local media assets such as WYRK, KLAQ, K2 and NJ101.5; acclaimed music festivals such as Mountain Jam, WE Fest and the Taste of Country Music Festival; unique touring lifestyle and entertainment events such as the America on Tap craft beer festival series, the Insane Inflatable 5K obstacle race series and North American Midway Entertainment, North America's largest mobile amusement company; and leading tastemaker music and entertainment owned and affiliated websites such as XXLMag.com, TasteofCountry.com, Loudwire.com and BrooklynVegan.com. Additionally, Townsquare also operates Townsquare Cares, a non-profit organization that seeks to better the lives of troops and their families.

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.