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Offer: Senior Broadcast Operations Engineer:Cascade PBS

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Senior Broadcast Operations Engineer

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Cascade PBS's mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.
Our vision is to be the most essential and significant media organization in the region.
The Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer works to maintain transmitter and broadcast signal chain technology in support of the Engineering Manager, prioritizes FCC requirements and ensure quality television is delivered in order to reach people and build a strong organization while demonstrating Cascade PBS values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.
income range: $79,500 - $90,000
Seattle , onsite
Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week.Benefitsinclude :
   » 11 paid holidays
   » 1 personal holiday
   » 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start
   » Half-day Fridays during Summer
   » Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
   » Employer paid ORCA card
   » Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   » Medical
   » Dental
   » Vision
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/tasks
   » Operate, test, and repair KCTS and KYVE transmission systems and maintain connected hardware
   » Ensure interconnect and supporting systems, including encoding, PSIP, datacasting, EAS monitoring, and other connected systems are working properly
   » Provide on-going proof of performance of on-air video and audio quality
   » Implement preventative maintenance schedule for KCTS & KYVE transmission paths
   » Manage operational enhancement projects
   » Assist Engineering Manager to ensure inspections are conducted, broadcast processes are clear and efficient, and staffing plans are up to date
   » Assist the Engineering Manager with KCTS-TV & KYVE systems updates, FCC reporting, and broadcast process design
   » Serves as the Engineering Manager's back-up in case of their absence as requested.
   » Assist in the implementation of the Broadcast Engineering Budget plan
   » Ensure the KCTS 9 transmission site is maintained, clean and safe
   » Maintain and monitor performance of generator and UPS to ensure reliable backup power sources
   » Serve as a technical contact for KYVE - travel to Yakima when necessary
   » Support the Acting Chief Operator by working with staff to maintain operating logs - guaranteeing FCC compliance for KCTS and KYVE
   » Ensure that applicable FCC and FAA rules and regulations are followed at each tower site
   » Communicate directly and effectively within the Engineering and Information technology departments
   » Collaborate with Cascaded PBS team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the Cascade PBS
   » Other tasks, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
REQUIRED expertise/ABILITIES
   » practice with IP-located broadcast technologies required
   » Familiarity with FCC/FAA regulations and broadcast industry standards required
   » Exceptional Communication expertise
   » Previous practice in a managery or management function, even outside of broadcasting preferred
   » Advanced expertise and capability to operate and maintain audio, video, broadcast electronics and computer systems required
   » Active (or capability to attain an) FCC general operator's license or SBE certification as a Television broadcast engineer preferred
   » Working expertise of electrical engineering and mechanical fabrication techniques preferred
EDUCATION AND practice
   » AA degree from an accredited technical school or equivalent practice required
   » 5 years' practice FM radio or VHF, UHF television and microwave transmitter maintenance practice preferred.
   » 2 years of supervision or leadership abilities practice (in any function) preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
   » Must have reliable means of transportation to meet requirements of the job
   » capability to regularly type on a keyboard
   » capability to lift, carry, push, and pull 30 pounds required
   » capability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools and various machines.
   » capability to climb, squat, bend and twist as required
   » capability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays
Cascade PBS is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, practice and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population. We encourage everyone interested in this function to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.
The hiring process for this function will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, Contact Us by us atjobs@kcts9.org.

Organization: 
Cascade PBS

Job Job location: 
Seattle, WA United States

Job Job Category: 
Engineering/Operation/Technical

Employment Type: 
Full time

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Minimum income: 
$79,500.00

Maximum income: 
$90,000.00

Website: 
https://www.cascadepbs.org/

Email address: 
E-Mail: jobs@kcts9.org

Job Field: 
Television

 

 

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Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Address: Seattle
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Post Date: 10/04/2024 / Viewed 30 times
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Company: Cascade PBS
Contact Email: atjobs@kcts9.org


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