Regional Broadcast Engineer

iHeartMedia • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At iHeart, our Broadcast Engineers play a critical role in keeping our stations on the air and sounding great every day. We’re seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support and maintain technical broadcast systems for the Eau Claire, WI and Rochester, MN markets, working hands‑on with analog and digital equipment. This role partners closely with on‑air, programming, and sales teams to ensure reliable, high‑quality broadcasts across both locations.

Requirements

• Previous Broadcast Engineering experience is required
• Associate degree or greater in a technical field or equivalent experience is required
• Ability to climb ladders, work in small spaces and have the ability to lift 50 pounds
• Have personal vehicle - best case: 4x4 to access transmitter sites in immediate region.
• Valid state driver’s license and an clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• SBE certification is a plus
• We pay for your mileage

Responsibilities

• Maintain analog and digital broadcast systems and equipment, including, but not limited to: broadcast transmitters, studio consoles, satellite receivers, audio processors, site remote control and various pieces of audio equipment
• Respond to outages, malfunctions and related technical problems
• Conduct testing, repair and replacement of all equipment used for radio station broadcasting
• Occasional work on the following - PCs, network switches, SDWAN hardware, desktop hardware and some software support
• Document equipment maintenance, repair and replacements
• 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
• Work requires written and oral communication, as well as daily and personable interaction with on-air staff, programming and sales departments

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees