Promotions Technician

About the role

Audacy Norfolk seeks a Promotions Technician for outside field broadcast work. This position is a versatile utility role capable of performing entry-level tasks in the Promotions and Programming departments while maintaining readiness of branding equipment and the vehicle fleet.

The anticipated starting salary range for Virginia-based individuals is $21.00/hour, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, location, and internal/external equity.

This is an evergreen job post; while there may not be an immediate opening, submitting your application adds 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 utilizing 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 broadcasting.
• Diagnose and repair hardware and signal faults quickly while on location to prevent dead air.
• De-rig sensitive gear and perform routine maintenance on transmission systems between events.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

This role operates in high-pressure, on-location environments for live sports, news, and entertainment events, 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 and able to work 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 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.
• Good sense of direction, close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

$21.00/hour (starting range for Virginia-based individuals).

Schedule

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