Chief Engineer
SummitMediaLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Posted January 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
SummitMedia is a nationwide integrated media company that delivers broadcasting, digital marketing, and event solutions to local brands and powerful personalities. The firm combines radio advertising, search and display advertising, social media marketing, and programming to create cohesive, data-driven campaigns that resonate with regional audiences. By leveraging its deep industry expertise and a network of local stations, SummitMedia offers customized, high-impact marketing solutions that drive measurable results. The company’s collaborative culture encourages creativity, agility, and a commitment to delivering compelling stories that connect brands with consumers.
Job Description
SummitMedia LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer for our Louisville, KY market to maintain competitive signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements.
Requirements
- Maintains station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Installation and maintenance of control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, and other broadcast related equipment.
- IT skills including PC troubleshooting and repair, local area networking and desktop support.
- Experience with electrical distribution systems, generators and UPS systems.
- Advance experience and ability troubleshoot and repair high power AM and FM transmitters.
- Advance experience with remote control, STL, and antenna systems.
- Ability to read schematics and a working knowledge of electronics theory and principles.
- Knowledge of EAS and FCC rules and regulations.
- Must be service oriented, a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required while interacting with management and staff.
- Must be able to lift SOlbs, have a clean driving record and possess a valid state driver's license and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.
