Assistant Engineer

Company Overview

CUMULUS Salt Lake City, UT currently features 5 stations in the Salt Lake Metro area. K-Bull 93 (KUBL) 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 is searching for an Assistant Engineer- Part Time. 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

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EEO Statement

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