Broadcast Engineer

KUSM-TV - Montana PBS

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https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/40360

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

Under the supervision of the Director of Technology, this position will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the broadcast technical center, IT network, broadcast equipment, and television transmission equipment. This position will also provide technical support for Montana PBS production activities in the KUSM studio, live MSU sporting events, and other remote locations; performing related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all technical equipment used in television broadcasting for the MonatanaPBS Network ensuring uninterrupted services to the entire State of Montana.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement the technical requirements of MontanaPBS Television studio and field productions.
• Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of radio frequency transmitters of all types in strict accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations, Montana PBS standard operating procedures, and sound broadcast engineering practices.
• Provide technical support in classrooms, laboratories, and production facilities to Montana State University Faculty and Staff.
• Participate in the technical planning and implementation of new technologies at MontanaPBS.

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Required qualifications include:

1. Two years of post-secondary technical training specializing in broadcast engineering, information technology, electronic communications, or closely related field plus three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience in one of the above fields or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
2. Demonstrated in depth experience with digital television production, television studio maintenance, as well as computer networking and software skills.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of LAN and WAN networking best practices.
4. Demonstrated competence with general and specialized computer word processing, spread sheets, data bases and drawing programs.
5. Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair broadcast related equipment to component level Demonstrated competence using general test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
6. Relevant knowledge of digital television systems theory Knowledge of HD SD-SDI quality control for video & audio level and timing.