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Regional Broadcast Engineer

CCB iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc. | MPG · Minneapolis, MN, USA ·

Pay:
10.000 - 60.000
Job type:
Full Time

What We Need:
At iHeart, our Broadcast Engineers play a critical role in keeping our stations on the air and sounding great every day. We’re seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support and maintain technical broadcast systems for the Eau Claire, WI and Rochester, MN markets, working hands‑on with analog and digital equipment. This role partners closely with on‑air, programming, and sales teams to ensure reliable, high‑quality broadcasts across both locations.

What You'll Do:

Maintain analog and digital broadcast systems and equipment, including, but not limited to: broadcast transmitters, studio consoles, satellite receivers, audio processors, site remote control and various pieces of audio equipment

Respond to outages, malfunctions and related technical problems

Conduct testing, repair and replacement of all equipment used for radio station broadcasting

Occasional work on the following - PCs, network switches, SDWAN hardware, desktop hardware and some software support - you WILL NOT be the sole IT support for the markets you care for

Document equipment maintenance, repair and replacements

Have experience with test equipment, parts and related tools needed for use in maintenance and repair

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

Work requires written and oral communication, as well as daily and personable interaction with on‑air staff, programming and sales departments

What You'll Need:

Previous 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

Have personal vehicle - best case: 4x4 to access transmitter sites in immediate region. We pay for your mileage

Valid state driver’s license and an clean driving record

What You'll Bring:

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas

A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team

Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build a team consensus

Strong desire for collaboration between teams

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness

Advanced problem‑solving techniques

Compensation:
Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$32.80 - $41.00

Location:
Eau Claire, WI: 619 Cameron St, 54703

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

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.

Non‑Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E‑Verify.

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