Milwaukee Public Broadcasting - Senior Television Engineer (IT Maintenance) Job

Salary: $27.69 - $34.61 Hourly

Location : Milwaukee, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-04939

Division: Milwaukee PBS

Opening Date: 11/27/2024

Closing Date: 1/8/2025 10:00 PM Central

Application Requirements: Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion will not be acceptable. Salary determination will be based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application only so please include complete work history.

Description

Under the direction of the Chief TV Engineer and Technology, Senior TV Engineer (IT Maintenance), performs a variety of complex and specialized duties of a television broadcast IT in nature involving the implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of television broadcast IT 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.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of colorwork with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• IT Integration into TV Broadcasting: Integrates broadcast IT with broadcast digital video, audio, equipment, and systems, principles, techniques, and maintenance in a broadcast television station environment. Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of TV broadcast IT 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.
• 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 IT 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 production 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 broadcasting, including procedures, software, linear editing and IT equipment systems installation, maintenance, and repair, and digital trends 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.

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 IT, TV engineering, or related field and at least 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 IT, TV engineering, or related field and at least seven (7) of progressively responsible work experience in television broadcast IT/ TV engineering functions.

Preferred Licensure/Certification: Appropriate SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) certifications and/or IT certifications are preferred such as Microsoft networking certification or Microsoft server certification.

COMPETENCIES

Customer focus
Action oriented
Values differences
Self-development
Compassion
Cultivates innovation
Optimizes work processes
Ensures accountability
Collaborates
Interpersonal savvy
Communicates effectively
Instills trust

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.

Supplemental Information

Start Date:

This position supports the Milwaukee PBS Television and is available to start immediately.

Hours:

Hiring to fill one (1) full-time vacancy, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per work week. Based out of the Downtown Milwaukee Campus.

Salary:

Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history.

Interviews:

Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.

EEO/AA:

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Health Insurance

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
  • Low Deductible PPO
  • High Deductible PPO

Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll.

MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium.

Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees.

Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan.

Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

Dental Insurance

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

Vision Insurance

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

Group Life Insurance

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee's annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

Long-Term Disability

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

Retirement Savings

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)'s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Sick Leave

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

Vacation

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

Tuition Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.

01

Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in television broadcast IT, TV engineering, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in television broadcast IT/TV engineering functions; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

• Yes
• No

Required Question