Promotions Technician

Audacy Rochester seeks a part-time, on-site Promotions Technician for outside field work. This role is ideal for a versatile utility player who can perform entry-level tasks in the Promotions and Programming departments while maintaining the readiness of branding equipment and vehicle fleet. The anticipated starting salary range is $21.00/hour, with final compensation determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

About the role

This position is an evergreen job post, refreshed approximately every 90 days to maintain an active candidate pool. While there may not be an immediate opening, submitting your application will add you to our talent community for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain readiness of all promotional equipment and station vehicles.
• Develop and maintain organizational procedures for broadcast equipment.
• Engineer and execute live remote broadcasts using IP technology.
• Facilitate, attend, set up, and operate a live performance studio as FOH sound engineer.
• Serve as the go-to person for remote broadcast vans equipped with generators and pneumatic masts.
• Assist with setup and repair of broadcast gear, sound equipment (mobile audio, video, and transmission equipment), office equipment, and furniture.
• Perform equipment rigging: unloading, cabling, and configuring mobile OB vans, portable field cameras, satellite uplinks, and communication gear.
• Manage signal strength, clarity, and synchronization during live broadcasts.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and signal faults quickly on location to prevent dead air.
• De-rig sensitive gear and perform routine maintenance on transmission systems between events.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Promotions Technicians operate in high-pressure, on-location environments, ensuring high-quality broadcast feeds are transmitted from remote locations back to the central studio.

Requirements

• 21+ years of age.
• Hands-on experience and familiarity with industry-standard production gear are highly valued.
• Must be a self-starter capable of working with little to no supervision.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work well in high-pressure, on-location environments and think creatively to solve issues quickly.
• Friendly, customer-service-oriented attitude with a willingness to complete varied tasks in Engineering and Programming departments.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory motor vehicle record check, and proof of insurance if using your own vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects/tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Good sense of direction.

Pay

Starting salary range: $21.00/hour. Final compensation determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company, connecting with over 200 million listeners monthly through 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events, and digital experiences. We deliver trusted local news, passionate sports coverage, and favorite music while creating compelling content and deeply engaged audiences for advertisers.