Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations Lead Job at Washington State Univers
Washington State University, Wenatchee, WA, United States, 98807
Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations Lead
Location: Wenatchee, WA
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: 4 Days Ago
End Date to Apply: March 23, 2025
Job Requisition ID: R-13206
The Opportunity:
As the Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations Lead, you will oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of eight radio broadcast systems and associated radio studios, supporting Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) and the Edward R. Murrow College of Communications (MCC). You will also assist other NWPB engineering team members with the remaining 30 stations across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, under the direction of the Broadcast Chief Engineer.
Your key responsibilities will include maintaining studio-to-transmitter links, satellite downlinks, Emergency Alert Systems, telemetry systems, and other broadcast-related components to meet QOS standards and comply with FCC and FAA guidelines. You will manage complex systems including IP-based radio, FM (including HD/digital FM), and AM radio transmission, satellite downlinks, emergency standby power configurations, central routing and processing infrastructure, and related computer-based monitoring and control. Additionally, you will maintain and modify radio studio systems such as Audio-over-IP network components (servers, switches, operating systems, etc.), audio mixing boards, microphones, and microphone pre-amplifiers as needed.
In this position, you will provide effective instruction during the installation and modification of broadcast systems and lead team projects.
Located in Wenatchee, WA, you will work independently from the NWPB headquarters, managing broadcast facilities. You will occasionally travel across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon to support system-wide initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years professional experience OR a combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years from which comparable knowledge and abilities are acquired.
- Proven experience in broadcast engineering, including installation, maintenance, and repair of radio and television broadcast systems.
- Strong knowledge of FCC and FAA guidelines.
- Ability to manage complex broadcast systems and infrastructure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Experience working as a member of a diverse team under deadline constraints.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, occasionally travel, drive long distances, and occasionally work outside normal business hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with broadcasting engineering operations and maintenance.
- Advanced-level certifications or licensing from organizations such as the FCC, SBE, SCTE, iNARTE, or TCO.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of transmission technologies including licensed and unlicensed microwave, satellite uplinks, IP-based solutions including WAN/LAN, wireless WIFI, and bonded wireless telephony.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and the open system interconnection (OSI) network model.
- Project management experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be dependent on final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $4,689.05 - $6,900.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.
Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name: Northwest Public Broadcasting
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
WSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer.
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