Regional Engineer

iHeartMedia, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary programs

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Chicago is seeking a Broadcast Transmission Engineer to maintain digital broadcasting systems and related equipment to ensure top performance. The role involves repair, diagnostics, installation, and support of broadcast hardware, servers, networking, and audio gear across sites, with travel to other locations as needed.

The position requires prior radio broadcast experience, an technical associate degree or higher, and an on-call schedule including nights/weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain digital broadcasting electronic systems and related equipment for optimum transmission.
• Maintain RF switchers, transmitters, transceivers, studio consoles and related audio equipment.
• Respond to outages and technical problems promptly.
• Perform routine diagnostic testing, repair and replacement of broadcasting equipment.
• Install, train and support software, hardware and third-party components.
• Document maintenance, repairs and replacements.
• Assist with test equipment selection and procurement.
• Install and support desktop equipment for internal users and company sites.
• Occasional travel to other iHeartMedia locations for installation or troubleshooting.
• On-call work and occasional night/weekend hours.
• Communicate effectively with management, programming and sales teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in a technical field

Tools

SBE certification

Job description

iHeartMedia Markets

The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month - a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

We're seeking an experienced and eager Broadcast Transmission Engineer to maintain our digital broadcasting electronic systems.

What You'll Do:

• 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, but not limited to, RF switchers, transmitters, transceivers, studio consoles and associated audio equipment
• Respond to equipment outages, malfunctions and related technical problems
• Conduct routine diagnostic testing, repair and replacement of all equipment used for radio station broadcasts
• Assist clients, fellow technicians and service personnel in the installation, training and support of software, hardware and related third party peripheral components, including, but not limited to, file servers, commercial grade workstations, networking switches, NICs, monitors, KVMs and radio equipment
• Document equipment maintenance, repair and replacements
• Make decisions about test equipment, parts and related tools needed for use in maintenance and repair
• Install, maintain and support desktop computer equipment for internal users as well as company-owned sites within market
• Periodic travel to other iHeartMedia locations to assist in equipment installation or troubleshooting
• Occasional night and weekend work is expected and must be on-call and available to respond 24-7
• Service oriented work requiring excellent written and oral communication, as well as daily and personable interaction with executive management, programming and sales departments

What You'll Need:

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

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$38.46 - $48.08

Location:

Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Benefits:

iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our organization participates in E-Verify.