Broadcast Engineer III

Job Responsibilities

• Install and/or modify technical equipment and systems.
• Develop and maintain system documentation for operational and troubleshooting purposes.
• Design and manufacture hardware and systems.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of video, audio and radio frequency (RF) systems, including satellite and wireless equipment.
• Work closely with production staff and other resource departments to ensure that operational and other production needs are effectively and efficiently met.
• Identify and implement alternative ways of meeting program output and other requirements to cover equipment failures with minimum loss of services.
• Handle all auction software.
• Highlight problems and identify areas of possible future improvement.
• Provide user support and maintain desktop editing systems, technical desktop systems, and IT infrastructure as related to the live broadcast environment.
• Maintain the smooth running of the operation in the studio, covering program and maintenance needs.
• Install and maintain video, audio, RF and computer equipment.
• Maintain and change studio lights when necessary.
• Advise operational and production staff on the technical capabilities of broadcast engineering systems and equipment to assist them to achieve particular results.
• Cover technical operations crew breaks and absences.
• Respond to outage calls from operations team 24/7.
• Record all visual output for FCC regulations.
• Act as a subject matter expert for all technology within the broadcast facility.
• Lead initial response to any technical issues.

Skills or Experience

• Minimum two-year program; formally certified or degreed training in electronics, RF, with computer technology, through college, university, accredited technical school, or military training.
• Minimum five years of experience in the broadcast/Production engineering field with a working knowledge of digital/analog studio, remote, and transmission equipment and related facilities.
• Practical knowledge of hazardous voltages, towers, ground system, generators, and hazardous fuel storage.
• Ability to multi-task and work long hours and able to respond in a timely “on-call” capacity.
• Dependable and flexible, ability to work in 24/7 environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving objects up to 40 pounds in all directions.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Education

• Preferred: Technical school, community college, or college training in electronics, computer networking, or broadcast technology, certified or degreed training in electronics, RF, computer technology, through college, university, accredited technical school, or military training.
• Preferred Qualifications: FCC General Radiotelephone, SBE Broadcast Certification, CET Certifications, and MCSE.