Engineer - Jacksonville Radio

Jacksonville Radio; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CMG Jacksonville Radio is seeking a full-time Radio Engineer to support eight radio stations. This hands-on, developing-level role assists with studio, transmission, automation, networking, and digital distribution systems while responding to technical issues, performing preventative maintenance.

You will troubleshoot RF transmission, HD Radio, STL, IP infrastructure, and device monitoring; work includes physical activity and occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in networking or related field.
• Basic experience installing, troubleshooting, or maintaining computers, operating systems, and connected equipment.
• Strong communication, customer service, documentation, organization, troubleshooting and follow-through skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation to stations and remote locations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and troubleshoots studio, automation, audio routing, remote broadcast, RF transmission, HD Radio, STL, monitoring, generator, UPS, and digital distribution systems.
• Responds to routine technical issues, supports outage restoration, and escalates complex problems as needed.
• Supports IP infrastructure, including switches, routing, VLANs, firewalls, wireless systems, workstations, Windows systems, and basic connectivity.
• Performs physical work including standing, walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Networking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Customer service

Organization

English

Education

Associate degree in electronics/IT

Tools

Active Directory

Windows Server

Networking hardware

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Position Overview

CMG Jacksonville Radio is seeking a full-time Radio Engineer to support eight radio stations. This hands-on, developing-level role assists with studio, transmission, automation, networking, and digital distribution systems while responding to technical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and building practical broadcast and IT skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and troubleshoots studio, automation, audio routing, remote broadcast, RF transmission, HD Radio, STL, monitoring, generator, UPS, and digital distribution systems.
• Responds to routine technical issues, supports outage restoration, and escalates complex problems as needed.
• Supports IP infrastructure, including switches, routing, VLANs, firewalls, wireless systems, workstations, Windows systems, and basic connectivity.
• Performs physical work including standing, walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in networking or a related technical field.
• Basic experience installing, troubleshooting, or maintaining computers, operating systems, connected equipment, software, cabling, or electronics.
• Strong communication, customer service, documentation, organization, troubleshooting, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation to station, transmitter, and remote locations.
• Ability to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate, military training, apprenticeship, or equivalent coursework in electronics, engineering, IT, networking, or related field.
• SBE certification or relevant entry-level IT, networking, cybersecurity, or vendor certification.
• Exposure to radio automation, audio-over-IP, HD Radio, AM/FM transmission, Active Directory, Windows Server, monitoring, control, or remote broadcast systems.

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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