Job Summary:

iHeartMedia Phoenix has an immediate opening for a full-time broadcast engineer.
Successful candidates should have a familiarity with radio broadcast operations including maintenance of broadcast automation and studio equipment, RF equipment and computer/IT skills.

Responsibilities:

Participates in designing, configuring, deploying and maintaining various types of electronic equipment for optimum transmission and/or broadcast performance with scalability, performance and reliability.
Assists clients, fellow technicians, and service personnel in the installation, training and support of software, hardware, and related 3rd party peripheral components, including but are not limited to file servers, commercial grade workstations, networking switches, NICs, monitors, KVMs, and radio equipment.
Tests faulty electronic components and circuits to locate defects and applies knowledge of electronic systems and test tools to diagnose causes of malfunction.
Implements planned maintenance support (e.g. installs tools, applies upgrades, etc.) as a preventative/precautionary measure.
Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates RF transmission equipment according to manufacturer specifications and FCC regulations.
Maintains the integrity of mission critical data and audio file storage and backups.
Maintains reliable operation of audio automation system.
Maintains internal tools used by the department and records repairs, calibrations and tests.
Makes capital improvement recommendations to engineering management.
Make facilities maintenance recommendations of transmitter sites for safe and reliable technical operation.
May participate in after-hours production/deployment/releases.
Provides 24/7 on-call response to all studio and transmission technical operations issues.
This is a Regional support position and it will be necessary to travel to sites in markets other than the home market.
Qualifications:

This is a service oriented position requiring excellent written and oral communication, personable interaction with fellow employees and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Occasional night and weekend work is expected and must be on-call and available to respond 24/7.
You must be able to climb ladders, work in small spaces and have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
For consideration you must possess a valid state driver’s license and have an excellent driving record.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience is required.
Location:

Phoenix, AZ: 4686 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008

Position Type:

Regular

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.