Broadcast Engineer

Ilba; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for station travel

Job summary

Ilba is seeking a hands-on, solutions-oriented Radio Broadcast Engineer to support their radio stations across Northern Illinois. This role involves troubleshooting FM, AM, and HD Radio facilities, ensuring compliance, and coordinating technical projects.

The ideal candidate has experience in broadcast engineering or IT networking, enjoys solving technical challenges, and has a valid driver's license for travel between facilities. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast engineering, telecommunications, IT networking, or a related technical field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between station locations.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot FM, AM, HD Radio, and translator facilities.
• Support studio equipment including consoles, automation systems, and audio processors.
• Monitor and maintain transmitter sites, STL systems, and RF equipment.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Telecommunications

IT networking

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Wheatstone

WideOrbit

Marketron

Burk

Nautel

GatesAir

Job description

Shaw Local Radio is seeking a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented Radio Broadcast Engineer to support and maintain our growing group of radio stations across Northern Illinois. This position is ideal for an experienced broadcast engineer who enjoys a variety of technical challenges, from RF systems and studio operations to IT networking and transmitter maintenance.

Our radio properties include music, sports, and community‑focused stations serving local audiences throughout Northern Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot FM, AM, HD Radio, and translator facilities
• Monitor and maintain transmitter sites, STL systems, and RF equipment
• Support studio equipment including consoles, automation systems, audio processors, codecs, and satellite receivers
• Manage broadcast IP networks, firewalls, switches, and wireless systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs
• Coordinate with tower crews, vendors, and regulatory agencies as needed
• Ensure FCC compliance and maintain required technical records
• Assist with facility upgrades, equipment installations, and technical projects
• Provide after‑hours technical support on a rotating basis

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast engineering, telecommunications, IT networking, or a related technical field
• Working knowledge of radio transmission systems and studio operations preferred
• Familiarity with IP networking, routing, switching, VPNs, and remote access technologies.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electronic equipment
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between station locations
• Ability to occasionally lift equipment and work at transmitter facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior radio or television broadcast engineering experience
• Knowledge of Wheatstone, WideOrbit, Marketron, ENCO, Burk, Nautel, GatesAir, or similar systems
• SBE certification
• Experience with HD Radio and audio‑over‑IP systems
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for station travel