Regional Broadcast Engineer

About the role

The role of Broadcast Engineer at iHeartMedia involves maintaining and supporting technical broadcast systems for two markets, ensuring reliable and high-quality broadcasts. This position works closely with on-air, programming, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain analog and digital broadcast systems and equipment, including broadcast transmitters, studio consoles, satellite receivers, audio processors, site remote control, and various pieces of audio equipment.
• Respond to outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems.
• Conduct testing, repair, and replacement of all equipment used for radio station broadcasting.
• Occasionally work on PCs, network switches, SDWAN hardware, desktop hardware, and some software support.
• Document equipment maintenance, repair, and replacements.
• Occasionally travel to other iHeartMedia locations to assist in equipment installation or troubleshooting.
• Occasional night and weekend work is expected and must be on-call and available to respond 24-7.
• Work requires written and oral communication, as well as daily and personable interaction with on-air staff, programming, and sales departments.

Requirements

• Previous Broadcast Engineering experience is required.
• A previous Associate degree or greater in a technical field or equivalent experience is required.
• SBE certification is a plus.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in small spaces, and have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Personal vehicle - best case: 4x4 to access transmitter sites in immediate region.
• We pay for your mileage.
• Valid state driver’s license and an clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas.
• A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team.
• Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build a team consensus.
• Strong desire for collaboration between teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness.
• Advanced problem-solving techniques.

Skills

• Experience with test equipment, parts, and related tools needed for use in maintenance and repair.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental, and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

Pay

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. Range: $32.80 - $41.00.

Schedule

Regular Time Type: Full time.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental, and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!