Assistant Engineer at Cumulus Media Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Description:

Company Overview




CUMULUS | Salt Lake City, UT currently features 5 stations in the Salt Lake Metro area. K-Bull 93 (KUBL) #1 For New Country, Power 94.9/101.9 (KENZ) Utah's New Hit Music, B98.7 (KBEE) Today's Hits and Yesterdays Favorites, KBER 101.1 (KBER) Utah's Rock Station, and 860 KKAT Utah's Talk Station, reaching a million listeners on a weekly basis.



Position Overview




CUMULUS MEDIA | Salt Lake City, UT is searching for a Assistant Engineer. The Assistant 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.


Key Responsibilities & Qualifications




Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains station operation through preventative and corrective maintenance


• Follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment, automation, computer and network systems


• 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, automation, computer and network systems, 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


• 24/7 on call

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Working knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations preferred


• Computer literacy in or the desire to lean 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


• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage


• 401K with company match


• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off


• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/



EEO Statement




CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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