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Senior Broadcast Transmission Engineer
Job Description
WAMC is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of WAMC that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated and considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other protected classification. WAMC Community Representation Policy Statement WAMC is the home of curiosity, community and free speech for our region. We connect communities, amplify diverse stories, and enrich lives through independent journalism, thoughtful conversation, and cultural expression. WAMC strives to reflect our community in our staffing, board of trustees, committees, and in the educational, informational, and cultural content we provide. The overall goal of WAMC is to provide programming as varied as the human experience. Our two discrete program streams provide a unique blend of national and regional news and information, opinion and commentary, artistic, cultural, and musical programming to listeners in portions of seven states. We continue to produce and invest in programs that offer diverse perspectives on important issues. In our journalism, diversity means the inclusion in our reporting of the vastly different voices and opinions of mis or under-represented people and those often ignored. Senior Broadcast Transmission Engineer WAMC is seeking a Senior Broadcast Transmission Engineer. This person keeps the station's transmission systems running - troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing transmitters, antennas, STLs, and associated RF equipment to ensure reliable on-air operation. This role serves as the station's designated Chief Operator, performing routine equipment checks, logging readings, and ensuring the signal stays within FCC technical parameters at all times. Responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving transmission faults, coordinating tower and site maintenance, and planning equipment upgrades or replacements as systems age or fail. The role also directly supervises board operators - training them on proper procedures, covering shifts as needed, and handling scheduling and performance issues on the ground. Full-time, on-site. Starting Salary $68,000 Please submit a resume and cover letter to Stacey Rosenberry at srosenberry@wamc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance