Promotions Technician

About the role

Audacy Pittsburgh seeks a Promotions Technician for outside field broadcast work. This part-time, on-site 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.

This 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 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.
• Equipment Rigging: Unload, cable, and configure mobile OB vans, portable field cameras, satellite uplinks, and communication (comms) gear.
• Signal Management: Control and adjust video and audio signals to ensure optimal strength, clarity, and synchronization during live broadcasting.
• Field Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair hardware and signal faults quickly while on location to prevent dead air.
• De-rigging & Maintenance: Carefully pack up sensitive gear and perform routine maintenance on transmission systems between events.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

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 ensure 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.
• Able 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.

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company, connecting with people through trusted local news, passionate sports, and favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events, and digital experiences. We reach more than 200 million listeners every month and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers.