Hybrid Regional Engineer

at iHeartMedia

• Job title: Regional Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Huntington, United States

About the role

• Broadcast Transmission Engineer maintaining and optimizing broadcast systems at iHeartMedia. Hands-on role ensuring reliable, high-quality performance across traditional and digital environments in broadcast.

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, but not limited to, RF switchers, transmitters, transceivers, studio consoles and associated audio equipment
• 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 software, hardware and related third party peripheral components, including, but not limited to, file servers, commercial grade workstations, networking switches, NICs, monitors, KVMs and radio equipment
• Document equipment maintenance, repair and replacements
• 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

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

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!