Technical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in all aspects of site and transmission operations including broadcast equipment, control rooms, transmitters, and communication systems.
• Assist with the setup, configuration, and calibration of broadcast systems and equipment.
• Monitor broadcast signals to ensure the highest quality of audio.
• Implement quality control checks to meet broadcast standards.
• Perform regular maintenance on broadcast equipment to prevent downtime.
• Conduct repairs as necessary and arrange for equipment replacements or upgrades.
• Quickly identify and troubleshoot issues related to equipment and systems to minimize disruptions to our listeners.
• Provide training and support as needed to other team members.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations for broadcast quality, safety, and equipment use.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years broadcast engineering experience
• Hands-on FM, HD and AM transmitter experience
• AM Directional Antenna experience
• Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations
• Strong verbal and writing communications skills
• Strong proven time management skills including ability to multitask
• Networking knowledge and experience
• Experience with digital audio and audio streaming
• Aid in the maintenance and development of all aspects of technical facilities including studios, transmitters, telephone systems, satellite, STL, computers and data networks

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.