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
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
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
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Full proficiency and understanding of job function
Open commu
Additional Information
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The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America , reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:
More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
We're the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers , who 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, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; 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, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.
Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
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're seeking an experienced Regional Engineer to maintain our digital broadcasting electronic systems in the Seattle market. Qualified candidates should have radio broadcast engineering experience, is self driven, and works independently as well as collaboratively with the PNW Region Engineering team.
Iheartmedia · Seattle