Field Engineer - Los Angeles

Overview

Join our team as a Field Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of ensuring K-LOVE programming is broadcast seamlessly and at the highest quality. From diverse locations to dynamic work environments, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting broadcast facilities with top-notch technical and engineering expertise. Ready to make an impact in the world of broadcast? This is the role for you!

**This role supports sites in and surrounding Los Angeles. Candidates must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the Los Angeles area.**

What will you do?

• Evaluates the overall technical operation of facilities within area of responsibility and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure equipment is functioning to the highest level of quality.
• Install, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment (such as audio processors, mixers, microwave and satellite equipment) used in preparing and transmitting K-LOVE’s programming to the highest possible level of quality.
• Regularly operate equipment that regulates the signal strength, clarity, and sound of K-LOVE’s broadcasts.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable FCC rules and regulations and ensure all equipment within area of responsibility is operating safely and legally.
• Proactively analyze and fix technical faults on equipment and systems to the component level.
• Partner and communicate with contract engineers to resolve technical problems. Evaluate work quality from contract engineers and assist in coordinating and reviewing contract engineer projects.
• Proactively communicate and work with other staff to resolve technical problems.
• From time to time, carry out work on non-broadcast equipment (such as electrical generators, air conditioning units, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc.) as conditions dictate.
• Make trips to sites, as required, performing installations or repairs; or company headquarters as needed for training or special projects. The length of these trips varies depending on the specific needs.
• Maintain professional competency, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform job duties by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• If assigned, serve as Chief Operator/Engineer for one or more broadcast station(s).
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent college or technical studies in electronics, communications, or related field(s), or three more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SBE Certification highly desirable.
• 3 years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing failures in broadcast electronic equipment, or similar relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of the components necessary in a broadcast air-chain.
• Proven ability to deal with multiple, simultaneous problems in a systematic, logical manner.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, electrical drawings, and construction drawings, making appropriate modifications when necessary.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to carry out calculations in common broadcast-related formulae such as transmitter efficiency, transmitter power output, wavelengths, and antenna system gain.
• Intermediate understanding of satellite technology.
• Thorough understanding of radio frequency emissions.
• Ability to solder and desolder electronic components without causing damage to the components or PC board.
• Knowledge of broadcast-related FCC rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.  Ability to think logically from problem to solution.
• Proficiency with standard broadcast test equipment, such as VOMs, Oscilloscopes, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Proficiency with MS Office products and other common software (internet browsers, etc.).

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for K-LOVE?

K-LOVE is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, K-LOVE today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”