Job Description

iHeartMedia Markets

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow – and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We’re the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America; and we have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:
We are seeking an experienced Broadcast Transmission Engineer to maintain our transmitter facilities and digital broadcasting electronic systems.

What You'll Do:
Maintain traditional radio and digital broadcasting electronic systems and equipment, including, but not limited to, high power transmitters, RF switchers, transceivers, studio consoles and associated audio equipment.

Maintain overall digital broadcasting electronic systems and related equipment for optimum transmission/broadcast performance.

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 hardware, software, and related third party peripheral components, including, but not limited to, transmitters, studio consoles, audio processing, STLs, file servers, commercial grade workstations, networking switches, NICs, monitors, and KVMs.

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 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.

What You'll Need:
Previous radio broadcast engineering 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.

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:
Madison, AL: 26869 Peoples Rd, 35756

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Type:
Hourly

Benefits:
iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

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!

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.

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