Broadcast and IT Engineer – Washington, DC

Cumulus Media has an immediate full-time opening in Washington, DC for a Broadcast and IT Engineer. The Broadcast and IT Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting and maintaining mission critical audio and information technology equipment in a broadcast environment. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and have the ability to learn new duties and skills quickly.
Key responsibilities will include setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting audio equipment; supporting the IT and telephone infrastructure; responding to IT-related problems and questions from employees; and other technical duties such as broadcast remotes. The ability to respond overnights and on weekends to emergencies is a requirement of this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface and communicate with coworkers on a daily basis.
• Experience with Windows 7 and Mac OS X operating systems, Microsoft Office, and common computer applications, including internet browsers and document readers.
• Ability to both learn and support mission-critical, industry-specific computer programs.
• Experience with both Android and iOS smart phones and tablets.
• Ability to maintain and repair computer and server equipment, including setting up computers and peripherals, and replacing internal components such as memory and hard drives.
• Experience using and troubleshooting professional audio systems, including analog and digital audio equipment and digital audio workstation (DAW) software.
• Ability to solder and build/repair audio cables and connectors.
• Ability to build and test Ethernet cables.
• Ability to lift at least thirty pounds and work occasionally in confined spaces.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies on-site 24/7.
Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Familiarity with IP-based, TDM-based, and analog telephone systems, including POTS and ISDN.
• Experience with network equipment, including firewalls, routers, and managed network switches.
• Working understanding of Ethernet and TCP/IP (hardware, software, protocols, and theory).
• Familiarity with basic concepts of computer and network security.
• Experience with Linux servers and vmWare ESXi virtualization.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Windows security policies, and logon scripts.
• Experience with satellite receiver systems, microwave transmitters and receivers, and broadcast transmitters highly desired.
• SBE and/or Cisco certifications or equivalent experience desired.
Please submit resumes to engineering@wmal.com with “Broadcast and IT Engineer” in the subject line, or mail resumes to:
Human Resources – Engineering Position Cumulus Media, Inc.
4400 Jenifer St., NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20015
Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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