Radio Broadcast Engineer

Iowa Public Radio • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

Iowa Public Radio seeks a knowledgeable and dedicated Radio Broadcast Engineer to join our Engineering team! We’re looking for the next member of our team of five Engineers statewide – 2 in Ames, 2 in Cedar Falls, and 1 in Iowa City, maintaining the technical broadcast transmission and production equipment across our network. This includes assisting in the design, improvement, expansion, and maintenance of production, broadcast, and radio frequency transmitting systems for the IPR network of radio stations. Located in the Iowa City area, this position has primary responsibility for FM/AM/translator signals at 8 tower sites utilizing a station-owned vehicle and equipment. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of two years of experience with a desire to grow and learn in an ever-changing technical environment. Iowa Public Radio is a well-respected non-profit organization. We offer an excellent benefits package, including health benefits, a retirement plan with a 2-to-1 employer match, immediate accrual of vacation (16 hours monthly) and sick (12 hours monthly) time, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, or related field, or equivalent Broadcast Engineering related experience in lieu of a degree
• Two years of experience in Broadcast Engineering, including experience with RF systems, audio wiring, signal processing, and measurement equipment
• Knowledge of RF, AM, and FM transmission systems and FCC rules & regulations
• Ability to read and understand system drawings, signal flows, and schematics
• Project management experience
• SBE and other relevant professional certifications
• Ability to climb ladders, lift 70 pounds, use power tools, and must hold a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience with directional AM transmission systems
• Experience with high power FM+HD transmission systems
• Experience with Wheatstone AoIP systems and IP-based audio codecs
• Experience with TCP/IP networking & routing
• Experience with standby generator maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design, improvement, expansion, and maintenance of production, broadcast, and radio frequency transmitting systems
• Maintaining the technical broadcast transmission and production equipment across our network
• Primary responsibility for FM/AM/translator signals at 8 tower sites utilizing a station-owned vehicle and equipment.

Benefits

• health benefits
• retirement plan with a 2-to-1 employer match
• immediate accrual of vacation (16 hours monthly) and sick (12 hours monthly) time
• flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree