Senior Broadcast Engineer

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iHeartMedia Stations

Job Summary:

Initial resource for troubleshooting malfunctioning electronic components and circuits.

Responsibilities

• Participates in designing, configuring, deploying and maintaining various types of electronic equipment for optimum transmission and/or broadcast performance.

• Assists clients, fellow technicians, and service personnel in the installation, training and support of software, hardware, and related 3rd party peripheral components, including but not limited t transmitters, RPU and STL gear, Automation software and equipment, Microsoft Office, broadcast remote controls, related computer equipment and studio gear.

• Tests faulty electronic components and circuits to locate defects and applies knowledge of electronic systems to diagnose causes of malfunction.

• Responds promptly to client needs; troubleshoots problems to ascertain issue and develops solutions in a timely manner.

• Implements planned maintenance support (e.g. installs tools, applies upgrades, etc.) as a preventative/precautionary measure.

• Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to specifications.

• Interacts with technical team to identify and implement improvements to the transmitter sites and studios.

• May participate in after-hours maintenance, repair, and projects.

• May serve as after-hours support on call rotation for service trouble incidents.

Qualifications

• Can gather and analyzes information skillfully

• Extensive high-power RF (FM and AM) experience required

• Strong skills with Harris HPX transmitters, Nautel NX and Q series transmitters, Continental 816 series transmitters

• Understanding of FCC rules for broadcast stations.

• Solid understanding of electronics and component-level troubleshooting

• Proven experience in group problem-solving situations; strong analytical skills

• Independence; ability to work under minimal supervision, independently and/or as a member of a project team

• Stress tolerance, especially when dealing with tight timeframes and difficult and/or emotional client situations

• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload under deadlines in a fast-paced environment; can escalate appropriately

• Compelling detail orientation with strong attention to accuracy and problem solving, following up until issues are resolved

• Ability to develop, read and Interpret technical documentation

• Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to communicate at detailed technical level as well as to distill advanced concepts into fundamental principles for teammates; can edit work for spelling and grammar

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a senior radio engineering role.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred – or equivalent experience

Certifications

• None required

Location

Miramar, FL: 7601 Riviera Boulevard, Floors 1 and 2, 33023

Position Type

Regular

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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