Broadcast Transmission Engineer – 24/7 On‑Call

iHeartMedia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Broadcast Transmission Engineer to maintain digital broadcasting systems and related equipment for optimal transmission and reliability. The role includes serving both traditional and digital broadcasting gear and requires strong technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities cover fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, and support for software, hardware, and third‑party peripherals. Occasional travel and on‑call availability are required.

Qualifications

• Previous radio broadcast experience required.
• Associate degree or greater in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
• SBE certification is a plus.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in small spaces and lift 50 pounds.
• Valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall digital broadcasting electronic systems and related equipment for optimum transmission/broadcast performance.
• Maintain traditional radio and digital broadcasting electronic systems and equipment, including RF switchers, transmitters, transceivers, studio consoles and audio gear.
• Respond to equipment outages, malfunctions and related technical problems.
• Conduct routine diagnostic testing, repair and replacement of equipment used for radio broadcasts.
• Assist clients and staff in installation, training and support of software, hardware and third party components.
• Document equipment maintenance, repair and replacements.
• Decide on test equipment, parts and tools needed for maintenance and repair.
• Install, maintain and support desktop computer equipment for internal users and company locations.
• Travel to other iHeartMedia locations to assist with installation or troubleshooting.
• Occasional night and weekend work; on-call 24/7 availability.
• Interact with executive management, programming and sales with professional communication.

Skills

Radio broadcast experience

Education

Associate degree or greater in a technical field

Job description

iHeartMedia in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Broadcast Transmission Engineer to maintain digital broadcasting systems and related equipment for optimal transmission and reliability. The role includes serving both traditional and digital broadcasting gear and requires strong technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities cover fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, and support for software, hardware, and third‑party peripherals. Occasional travel and on‑call availability are required.