JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Chief TV Engineer and Technology, Senior TV Engineer (Maintenance), performs a variety of complex and specialized duties of a television broadcast RF transmitters and systems involving the implementation,
troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of broadcast systems, software, equipment, and related systems at Milwaukee PBS Television stations. Performs duties as “Engineer in Charge” on station and remote productions.
Work is varied using established procedures requiring judgment and the making of decisions including supervision and delegation to other specialists. Supervision received is general in nature while works independently referring
unusual situations to the supervisor for decision or advice.

CHARACTERISTICS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES

● RF Broadcasting: Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs TV broadcast RF transmitter systems, networks, automation systems, storage systems, servers, digital asset management, traffic systems, digital video and audio, editing and encoding systems, and other associated equipment, systems, and software.
Performs maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of core television broadcast RF transmitter systems, tower site management, and satellite uplink maintenance.
● Software Management and Administration: Manages and maintains editing workstations, servers, digital library archives, editing software and all related production software to support Milwaukee PBS programming.
Writes/modifies/troubleshoots/implements software solutions for television broadcast equipment and systems.
● Digital Platform Management and Administration: Performs technical implementation of internet video/audio/data distribution including streaming, webcasting, podcasting, datacasting, and other new media distribution platforms.
● Support and Training: Maintains technical standards for audio and video and RF systems throughout the station. Provides technical support to equipment and system users and supervises training of staff. Implements workflows, provides facility documentation, and collaborates with Television and Video Production instructors to assist in learning opportunities and recommends RF systems equipment for classes and labs.
● Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with internal teams, including producers, writers, videographers, editors, etc.
● Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions.
● Continuous Learning Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in industry trends and technological advancements of technologies, procedures, and software relative to television broadcast, Non-linear editing and RF equipment systems installation, maintenance, and repair to implement best practices to enhance quality and efficiency. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
● Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support station objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

● Working knowledge of the integration of broadcast maintenance with broadcast digital video, audio, equipment, and systems, principles, techniques, and maintenance in a broadcast television station environment.
● Experience with appropriate programming languages and scripting as related to television broadcast IT as well as with Auto-Cad/Vid-Cad or similar systems documentation software preferred.
● Knowledge of network transmission methods and network communication protocols.
● Ability to perform system administrative and management duties for both physical and virtual systems.
● Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
● Knowledge in the following areas: VDI, Microsoft OS Servers, Active Directory, management network infrastructure, data storage, and backup systems.
● Knowledge of broadcast television station engineering and production workflow and support, including professional industry edit systems. Knowledge of FCC and broadcast technical standards.
● Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
● Ability to work independently on multiple projects, meet all deadlines, and coordinate activities to achieve results.
● Ability to communicate effectively on sensitive issues through both oral and written means and to establish effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, and the general public.
● Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands.
● Strong self-motivation and ability to work both independently and as a team member.
● Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment.

COMPETENCIES
 Customer focus
 Action oriented
 Values differences
 Self-development

 Compassion
 Cultivates innovation
 Optimizes work processes
 Ensures accountability

 Collaborates
 Interpersonal savvy
 Communicates effectively
 Instills trust

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures. 
Required Education: Experience: Associate’s degree in television broadcast RF transmitters, TV engineering, or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in television broadcast IT/TV engineering functions;
or other equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Education Experience: Bachelor’s degree in television broadcast RF transmitters, TV engineering, or related field and prefer seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible work experience in television broadcast IT/TV
engineering functions; or other equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Required Licensure/Certification: None
Preferred Licensure/Certification: Appropriate SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) certifications and/or RF transmitter certifications 

Physical Demands
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals who perform this role must adhere to these physical job demands with or without an accommodation:
● Ability to lift up to 50lbs, carry, and push up to 20lbs and ability to pull up to 50lbs
● Sitting/Standing/Walking: 50% of time spent sitting, 25% of time spent standing, 25% of time walking
● Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and speak