Broadcast Transmission Engineer (AM/FM)

About the role

iHeartMedia, the largest audio company in America, is hiring a Broadcast Transmission Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia. The role maintains the digital broadcasting electronic systems and related equipment so that radio stations operate at optimum transmission and broadcast performance. It is a regular, full-time, hourly position.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain overall digital broadcasting electronic systems and related equipment, including RF switchers, transmitters, transceivers, studio consoles and associated audio equipment.
• Respond to equipment outages, malfunctions and related technical problems.
• Carry out routine diagnostic testing, repair and replacement of all equipment used for radio station broadcasts.
• Document equipment maintenance, repairs and replacements.
• Decide on test equipment, parts and tools needed for maintenance and repair.
• Assist clients, fellow technicians and service personnel in installing, training and supporting software, hardware and third-party peripherals such as file servers, workstations, networking switches, NICs, monitors, KVMs and radio equipment.
• Install, maintain and support desktop computers for internal users and company-owned sites in the market.
• Travel periodically to other iHeartMedia locations to help with equipment installation or troubleshooting.
• Occasional night and weekend work is expected; the role is on-call and available 24/7.

Required profile

• Previous radio broadcast experience is required.
• Associate degree or higher in a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• SBE certification is a plus.
• Able to climb ladders, work in small spaces and lift 50 pounds.
• Valid state driver's license and an excellent driving record.
• Service-oriented attitude, good written and oral communication, and willingness to interact with executive management, programming and sales departments.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and paid company holidays.
• A 401K plan and an Employee Assistance Program.
• A Spirit day for volunteering and a range of voluntary programs such as spending accounts and student loan refinancing.