What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Engineer position at CUMULUS MEDIA Inc.?
CUMULUS MEDIA | Dallas is searching for a Part-time Engineer. The Engineer assists the Engineering Managers with the installation, maintenance/repair of studio equipment, transmitting and ancillary equipment in order to maintain competitive signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. Includes: assisting with telecommunications, computer and networking systems.
Who We Are: CUMULUS | Dallas, TX currently features 6 stations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area: KTCK 1310 The Ticket, KPLX 99.5 The Wolf, The New Country 96.3, WBAP 820 News/Talk, KLIF-AM 570 News/Talk, & Hot 93.3 KLIF-FM. At Cumulus Dallas we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance
- Follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment
- Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance
- Installs and performs maintenance on broadcast consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc.
- Assists with maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems
- Facility HVAC troubleshooting and operational maintenance
- Travel to other markets or towers and stations may be required
- Provide coverage in the absence of other engineering staff
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations preferred
- Computer literacy in or the desire to learn applicable software packages which may include (Microsoft OS and Office Suite, OpX automation, etc.)
- Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level preferred
- Ability to assist in troubleshooting and repairing AM and FM transmitting facilities
- Knowledge of electrical systems and the UPS and standby generators
- Troubleshoot HVAC systems problems and minor maintenance as needed
- Knowledge of telephone systems including POTS, ISDN, T1, DSL and PRI circuits, and VOIP
- Interact with management and staff at all levels
- Ability to multi-task and handle pressures and deadlines and skills in prioritizing
- May be required to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders is required
- Minimum 2 years in broadcast engineering or related field
Education and Licensing:
- Associates or technical degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent level of experience
- SBE Certification a plus
- Must possess valid state driver’s license and provide required proof of personal vehicle insurance
What we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Professional growth and career path
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
- 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).