Regional Engineer

Iheartmedia; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,460 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

EAP

Job summary

iHeartMedia is seeking an experienced Broadcast Engineering Support Technician to join our operations team in Honolulu. You will design, deploy and maintain electronic equipment to ensure robust transmission and reliable broadcast performance across our facilities.

Responsibilities include supporting installation, calibration, fault diagnosis, and 24/7 on-call coverage, with opportunities for after-hours production deployment and facility improvements.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical school or military training in electronics or equivalent experience with four years’ experience in broadcast operations, SBE certification or FCC General Class license is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently with flexibility for after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy and maintain electronic equipment for optimum transmission and broadcast performance.
• Assist clients and technicians in installation, training and support of software, hardware and peripheral components.
• Test faulty components and diagnose malfunctions using electronic test tools.
• Implement planned maintenance and upgrades to prevent issues.
• Align and calibrate RF transmission equipment according to specs and FCC rules.
• Maintain data integrity and audio storage/backups; ensure reliable audio automation operation.
• Record repairs and calibrations; contribute to capital improvement recommendations.
• Provide 24/7 on-call response to studio and transmission operations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Broadcast equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical electronics training

SBE/FCC certification (preferred)

Job description

What We Need

iHeartMedia is seeking an experienced Broadcast Engineering Support Technician.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in designing, configuring, deploying and maintaining various types of electronic equipment for optimum transmission and/or broadcast performance with scalability, performance and reliability.
• Assist clients, fellow technicians, and service personnel in the installation, training and support of software, hardware, and related third‑party peripheral components, including file servers, commercial grade workstations, networking switches, NICs, monitors, KVMs, and radio equipment.
• Test faulty electronic components and circuits to locate defects and apply knowledge of electronic systems and test tools to diagnose causes of malfunction.
• Implement planned maintenance support (e.g., install tools, apply upgrades) as a preventative/precautionary measure.
• Align, adjust, and calibrate RF transmission equipment according to manufacturer specifications and FCC regulations.
• Maintain the integrity of mission‑critical data and audio file storage and backups.
• Maintain reliable operation of audio automation system.
• Maintain internal tools used by the department and record repairs, calibrations and tests.
• Make capital improvement recommendations to engineering management.
• Make facilities maintenance recommendations of transmitter sites for safe and reliable technical operation.
• May participate in after‑hours production/deployment/releases.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call response to all studio and transmission technical operations issues.

What You’ll Need

• Excellent written, oral communications, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently; occasional nights and weekend work is expected.
• Must be on‑call and available to respond 24/7.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in small spaces and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Two years of technical school or military training in electronics or equivalent experience with four years’ experience in broadcast operations, SBE certification or FCC General Class license is preferred.
• 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 the same.
• 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. $32.70 - $40.87 per hour.

Location

Honolulu, HI: 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 400, 96817.

Position Type & Pay

Regular, full‑time, hourly position.

Benefits

• 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, including a floating holiday for employees to celebrate a holiday of their choosing.
• A Spirit Day that encourages and allows employees to volunteer in the community.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost, including counseling services, legal and financial consultation, and emotional well‑being support.
• Additional voluntary programs such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, and more.

EEO Statement

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. Our organization participates in E‑Verify.