Regional Engineer

iHeartMedia; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

iHeartMedia is seeking a Regional Broadcast Transmission Engineer to maintain our broadcast transmitters for Oklahoma City, OK and Wichita, KS. The role covers digital and traditional broadcasting equipment, RF systems, and related networking gear.

The ideal candidate will have prior radio broadcast experience, an technical degree or equivalent, and a willingness to work nights and weekends on a 24/7 on-call basis.

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 50 pounds.
• Valid state driver's license and an excellent driving record.
• Self-management to effectively prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new initiatives and innovations.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve to produce productive and positive results.

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 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 installation, training and support of software, hardware and related third party peripheral components.
• Document equipment maintenance, repair and replacements.
• Install, maintain and support desktop computer equipment for internal users as well as company-owned sites within markets.

Skills

Radio broadcast experience

SBE certification (nice to have)

Education

Associate degree or higher in a technical field

Job description

What We Need:

iHeartMedia is seeking an experienced Regional Broadcast Transmission Engineer to maintain our broadcast transmitters for Oklahoma City, OK and Wichita, KS.

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 markets
• 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
• Self-management to effectively prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new initiatives and innovations
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve to produce productive and positive results

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

Location:

Oklahoma City, OK: 6525 N Meridian Ave, Suite 230, 73116

Position Type:

Regular Time Type: Full time

Pay Type:

Hourly

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
• 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!

Equal Opportunity 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.

Other Information:

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

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.