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Job Opportunity: Broadcast Transmission Engineer:Maine Public BroadcastingJob description: Broadcast Transmission Engineer Listing description Do you have practice with RF transmission and enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather? Maine Public is seeking a full-time Broadcast Transmission Engineer to join a team dedicated to maintaining our first-class broadcasting systems! We are a non-profit, community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide (and beyond!) public broadcasting coverage. As one of only seven statewide PBS/NPR joint licensees in the country, Maine Public operates 14 radio frequencies (with construction permits for seven more!), five free over-the-air television signals, three television translators, and 26 links of microwave to connect Information technology all together. We broadcast a mix of local and national programming, educational programs, news and public affairs shows, documentaries, and arts and cultural programs. We are also the backbone of Maine's Emergency Broadcast System. Job responsibilities for our Broadcast Transmission Engineers include: » Maintaining and adjusting television and radio broadcast transmitters. » Maintaining and adjusting microwave transmitting and receiving equipment. » Maintaining and adjusting digital RF transmission systems. » Maintaining and adjusting all terminal television, radio and remote control equipment involved in the normal operation of a broadcast transmitting facility. » Running routine and specialized electronic tests on equipment to ensure proper operation. » Diagnosis and repair of control systems as required. » Designing and implementing complex control systems, using hands-on computer and networking expertise, to be used for systems interconnecting transmission facilities that conform to Industry Information technology standards. » Providing necessary maintenance of buildings, roads, and grounds at transmitter sites. » Assuming Transmission Manager's tasks during PTO or other limited periods as requested. » Providing assistance in the Technology Department when needed in the engineering, design, installation, implementation, and troubleshooting of systems. » Maintaining up-to-date written documentation, helps train others as needed. » Traveling all over the State of Maine and to other Maine Public facilities is required. » Assisting in the planning, set up, operation, and take down of remote broadcasts. » Participating in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24-7 technical support. » Other tasks as assigned. Job Requirements: Five years' practice in high power RF equipment, four years college training in Electrical Engineering, CIS, or equivalent practice, comprehensive Information technology expertise, capability to work independently in the design and implementation of complex computer systems, excellent communication expertise, interest in seeking to lgain new expertise and keeping abreast of technological developments, and the capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments, employees, professional organizations, and vendors. Regular travel all over the state and the capability to travel to remote sites and operate snowmobiles, ATV, or other similar vehicles is required. A valid driver's license and pre-employment criminal background check is required. Maine Public offers a competitive income plus a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits. Apply for this position online: https://www.applitrack.com/mainepublic/onlineapp/ by Sunday, April 28, 2024 Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content. Maine Public Broadcasting is a state-wide independent public media resource, including PBS, NPR, BBC, and others, with a broad reach across Maine, into New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and most of New Brunswick, Canada. Through its radio, television, educational, and Web services, Maine Public provides ideas, information and lifelong learning to a diverse public. The majority of these services are available to everyone at free of charge. Hundreds of thousands of people find value in Maine Public's services every day. Maine Public believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and we welcome and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, discapability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or military service record, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Maine Public is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Maine Public will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to execute essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, Contact Us by the Human Resources Department: apply@mainepublic.org, 1-800-884-1717. Organization: Maine Public Broadcasting Job Job location: Lewiston and Bangor, ME United States Job Job Category: Engineering/Operation/Technical Deadline: Sunday, April 28, 2024 Employment Type: Full time Send Application Materials To: Apply for this position online: https://www.applitrack.com/mainepublic/onlineapp/ by Sunday, April 28, 2024 Website: https://www.applitrack.com/mainepublic/onlineapp/ Job Field: Radio and Television
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