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Iowa Public Radio · 1 day ago

Radio Broadcast Engineer

positionIowa City, IA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Iowa Public Radio is a well-respected non-profit organization seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Radio Broadcast Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves maintaining technical broadcast transmission and production equipment across the network, with primary responsibility for FM/AM/translator signals at multiple tower sites.

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Responsibilities

Maintain technical broadcast transmission and production equipment across the network
Assist in the design, improvement, expansion, and maintenance of production, broadcast, and radio frequency transmitting systems for the IPR network of radio stations
Primary responsibility for FM/AM/translator signals at 8 tower sites utilizing a station-owned vehicle and equipment

Qualification

Broadcast EngineeringRF systemsAM/FM transmissionSBE certificationTCP/IP networkingProject managementAudio wiringSignal processingMeasurement equipmentSystem drawingsClimbing laddersPower tools

Required

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, or related field, or equivalent Broadcast Engineering related experience in lieu of a degree
Two years of experience in Broadcast Engineering, including experience with RF systems, audio wiring, signal processing, and measurement equipment
Knowledge of RF, AM, and FM transmission systems and FCC rules & regulations
Ability to read and understand system drawings, signal flows, and schematics
Project management experience
SBE and other relevant professional certifications
Ability to climb ladders, lift 70 pounds, use power tools, and must hold a valid driver's license

Preferred

Experience with directional AM transmission systems
Experience with high power FM+HD transmission systems
Experience with Wheatstone AoIP systems and IP-based audio codecs
Experience with TCP/IP networking & routing
Experience with standby generator maintenance and repair

Benefits

Health benefits
A retirement plan with a 2-to-1 employer match
Immediate accrual of vacation (16 hours monthly)
Sick (12 hours monthly) time
A flexible work environment

Company

Iowa Public Radio

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Iowa Public Radio is a platform that features news and cultural programming that helps in enriching the civic and cultural life of people.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.iowapublicradio.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

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