Broadcast Engineer (Hybrid Opportunity) Job at UMass Boston in Amherst

Content Summary: Broadcast Engineer (Hybrid Opportunity) at Amherst, for UMass Boston

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

The Broadcast Engineer provides proactive operational support and maintenance for the Departments of Communication and Journalism studios and equipment room (CaJe). Serves as onsite engineer, ensuring fully functional and operating facilities used primarily for course instruction. Manages CaJe operations.

Essential Functions

• Manages CaJe equipment by proactively ensuring that all equipment is operational and prepared for lending. Diagnoses and assesses needed equipment repairs. Makes equipment repairs when applicable or arranges for equipment repairs by approved vendor.
• Hires, trains, and supervises student staff supporting the CaJe during scheduled open hours. Consults with the Director of Studio Operations to determine student employee schedules based on CaJe usage patterns.
• Monitors CaJe equipment lending and proactively works with faculty and students to ensure that all equipment is returned at the end of each semester. Alerts the Director of Studio Operations and appropriate faculty member if equipment is not returned.
• Evaluates and monitors technical standards and quality of in-studio and field equipment. Proactively assesses equipment and cabling for upgrades.
• Collaborates with the Director of Studio Operations and production faculty to align studios and CaJe equipment with current and upcoming course needs.
• Installs and assists in the installation of new or upgraded studio production equipment, audio systems, and teleconferencing equipment as directed.
• Coordinates, plans, and schedules special studio use requests of faculty and campus usage. Provides on-site support for special requests.
• Collaborates with the Information Technology Manager to coordinate technical and production-based services for students and faculty.
• Implements disaster recovery plan for the broadcast studio systems when necessary.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Broadcasting or Film Studies and 4 years relevant experience with broadcast equipment, system design, repair, and installation.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to thrive in an educational setting, focusing on the teaching and learning needs of faculty and students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with diverse clients.
• Knowledge of current principles and practice of broadcast engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to accurately communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an academic setting.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Must be able to lift equipment up to 50lbs.

Additional Details

• Must be able to work under time-focused conditions in a broadcast studio environment.
• Required to maintain on-call status for emergency situations.
• Required to keep up with current and potential new technologies through self-directed professional development.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
• This is an onsite position. Remote opportunities vary based on departmental parameters.
• This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, defined by the University.

Salary Information

Level 27

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload your cover letter and resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination.

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