Regional Engineer

iHeartMedia • Sioux City, IA

128d

About The Position

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, is seeking an experienced Broadcast Transmission Engineer to maintain our digital broadcasting electronic systems. The role involves maintaining overall digital broadcasting electronic systems and related equipment for optimum transmission/broadcast performance. The company values collaboration, curiosity, and respect for everyone, and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues 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

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 concerns
• Conduct routine diagnostic testing, repair and replacement of all equipment used for radio station broadcasts
• Installation and support of software, hardware and related peripheral components, including 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
• Occasionally 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

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 that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• 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