Promotions Technician

We are looking for a versatile utility player capable of performing entry-level tasks in the Promotions and Programming departments while maintaining the readiness of our branding equipment and vehicle fleet.

About the role

A Promotions Technician for outside field broadcast work is a specialized field engineer who sets up, operates, and maintains mobile audio, video, and transmission equipment on-site for live sports, news, and entertainment events. They are crucial for ensuring high-quality broadcast feeds are transmitted from remote locations back to the central studio.

Responsibilities

• Maintain readiness of all promotional equipment and station vehicles.
• Develop and maintain organizational procedures for broadcast equipment.
• Engineer and execute live remote broadcasts utilizing IP technology.
• Facilitate, attend, set up, and operate a live performance studio as FOH sound engineer.
• Be 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.
• Equipment Rigging: Unloading, cabling, and configuring mobile OB vans, portable field cameras, satellite uplinks, and communication (comms) gear.
• Signal Management: Controlling and adjusting video and audio signals to ensure optimal strength, clarity, and synchronization during live broadcasting.
• Field Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and repairing hardware and signal faults quickly while on location to prevent dead air.
• De-rigging & Maintenance: Carefully packing up sensitive gear and performing routine maintenance on transmission systems between events.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• 21+ years of age.
• Hands-on experience and familiarity with industry-standard production gear are highly valued.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with little to no supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure, on-location environment and think “outside the box” to solve issues quickly.
• A friendly, customer service-oriented attitude and willingness to complete varied tasks in our Engineering/Programming departments.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if required, proof of insurance.

Physical Requirements

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

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals is $21.00 per hour. Salary will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Schedule

Part-time, on-site (office and remote locations).

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. We connect with people in the moments that matter—delivering trusted local news, passionate sports, and favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events, and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences, and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers.

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