Broadcast Engineer
Civic Media
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Madison • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year
About the role
- Install, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment: Ensure optimal performance of all studio and transmission equipment
- Support studio and remote operations: Troubleshoot and maintain studio equipment
- Document equipment installations, wiring configurations, maintenance routines, repairs, and replacements
- Work with the engineering team to plan and execute technical projects
- Respond quickly to equipment outages, malfunctions, and technical problems
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in radio station engineering (studio and transmitter support)
- Significant hands-on expertise in the planning, installation, and maintenance of radio broadcast facilities and equipment
- Proficiency with RF systems (transmitters, antennas, combiners) and IP-based broadcast systems is required
- Extensive knowledge of broadcast audio systems across the entire chain
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art audio processing equipment and broadcast automation platforms
- Strong working knowledge of FM and Directional and Non-Directional AM transmission systems
- Experience with audio and video streaming platforms and equipment is a plus
- Deep understanding of all regulations and standards applicable to broadcast engineering
- High level of computer proficiency and IT literacy
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
broadcast equipment installationbroadcast equipment maintenanceRF systemsIP-based broadcast systemsbroadcast audio systemsaudio processing equipmentbroadcast automation platformsFM transmission systemsDirectional AM transmission systemsNon-Directional AM transmission systems
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detail