Engineer

Seven Mountains Media Group; Village of Elmira Heights (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Seven Mountains Media, a female-owned family media company, is seeking an Engineering professional to maintain and install broadcast systems across NY/Pennsylvania markets. The role involves hands-on work with transmitters, receivers, and audio processing tools, plus leadership in project tasks.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of engineering experience, with extra points for broadcasting or Radio IT familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years engineering experience.
• Broadcasting and Radio IT/Engineering not required but a plus.
• Proven leadership and track record of driving successful results.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain broadcast systems and equipment, such as transmitters, receivers, and audio processing tools.
• Perform routine inspections and repairs to ensure optimal functionality.
• Monitor and analyze signal quality to ensure FCC compliance and station standards.
• Plan and execute system upgrades to incorporate new technology and improve capabilities.
• Provide on-call technical support during live broadcasts or emergencies.
• Coordinate with external vendors for equipment purchases and installations.
• Lead or participate in projects like new studio builds or transmission site installations.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

System installation & maintenance

Troubleshooting & repair

Leadership & project drive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Transmitters

Receivers

Audio processing tools

Job description

Step into a major opportunity where radio runs through our veins and your passion is valued. Seven Mountains Media (7MM) is a thriving, female-owned family media company with an award-winning creative team and a robust digital platform. We're not "Wall Street Radio"—we're a dedicated group that provides unmatched support and truly believes in the power of local media. We want YOUR Engineering expertease.

Core Job Duties:Broadcast Equipment Maintenance and Installation

• Install, configure, and maintain broadcast systems and equipment, such as transmitters, receivers, and audio processing tools.
• Perform routine inspections and repairs to ensure optimal functionality.

Signal Quality Monitoring

• Monitor and analyze audio and signal quality to ensure compliance with FCC regulations and station standards.

Troubleshoot and resolve signal issues promptly.

System Upgrades and Integration

• Plan and execute system upgrades to incorporate new technology and improve station capabilities.
• Integrate software and hardware components into existing systems.

Technical Support

Provide on-call technical support during live broadcasts or emergencies.

• Assist production teams with technical requirements for shows and events.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain a list of equipment in use and available for deployment anywhere in the company if needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local broadcasting regulations.

Collaboration

• Work closely with programming and production teams to address their technical needs.

Work together with our other corporate engineers to help collaborate on issues and solutions around the company. Weekly or Bi- weekly meetings will be beneficial.

• Coordinate with external vendors for equipment purchases and installations.

Project Management

• Lead or participate in projects such as new studio builds or transmission site installations.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule.

Safety and Training

• Enforce safety standards and protocols in the workplace.
• Train staff on the use of technical equipment and software.

Please note, tasks will be performed within our New York/ Pennsylvania markets including Elmira, Olean, State College, Mansfield, Lebanon, Selinsgrove and Lewistown with a home base location.

What You'll Bring:

• A minimum of 3 years Engineer experience.
• Broadcasting and Radio IT/Engineer is not required but definitely a plus to secure this position.
• A proven track record of leadership and driving success.

7MM is committed to your success and well-being. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays