Assistant Chief Engineer

This is a Full Time Job

New York’s #1 News Talk station in morning drive, has opening for an Assistant Chief Engineer. WOR Radio is seeking a dynamic individual to work as part of an overall team effort to take WOR and The WOR Radio Networks to new heights. Candidate must be able to interact with many departments and personalities. Willing to do what it takes to maintain and enhance WOR’s standing in the New York market. Must be able to handle multiple projects at any given time and able to work under pressure. This position requires 24/7 on-call status and the candidate should have reliable transportation available. The position answers to the VP/Corporate Director of Engineering.

Experience: At least 5 years experience in the Broadcast industry, preferably in radio, experience with digital on air automation systems, ENCO preferred; experience with digital console and routing systems, Axia preferred; experience in IT, with the ability to repair computers, networks and related systems; ability to repair both analog and digital systems to the component level, if necessary; Mid to high power AM transmitter experience, directional AM antenna experience, understanding of various STL and remote audio transport systems, including but not limited to 950 MHz STL gear, T1 and IP codecs, understanding of broadcast studio operations.

Requirements: Must hold either an FCC Commercial General Class Radio Telephone license or SBE Certification (or both). Consideration will be given to a candidate who holds an Extra Class Amateur Radio license in lieu of an FCC General or SBE Certification, or who is willing to become SBE certified within 6 months of employment.