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Job Opportunity: Broadcast Engineer:Alaska Public Media

Job description:

Broadcast Engineer

Listing description
Summary Statement:
Primary tasks include the support of broadcast stations KAKM-TV, KSKA-FM, and the statewide satellite news network. Support includes all inside and outside plant supervision and maintenance.
Alaska Public Media is the source of NPR radio, PBS television for South Central Alaska and stewards of the statewide news.
Essential Functions:
The Broadcast Engineer will, as a member of a team, provide the expertise necessary to synthesize and implement the technical policies of the station.
tasks and Responsibilities:
In addition to the above functions, the Broadcast Engineer will:
   » Assure all personnel use and operate the facilities in a safe and secure manner.
   » As part of a team, do the contingency planning necessary to keep systems on line in all situations.
   » Design, maintain and operate TV and radio transmitting facilities, assuring safe and compliant operation.
   » Understand facilities interconnection including signal type and routing, bypass and restore systems; microwave and fiber interconnections; etc. Implement and modify system documentation as required.
   » Perform routine evaluation and maintenance on systems including database maintenance.
   » As part of a team, help design and configure the operating environment and systems.
   » Operate the stations in compliance with the FCC rules, safety regulations and company policies.
   » Provide engineering services to other organizations as may be required.
   » Other tasks as assigned.
Required Appropriate qualifications:
   » Five to seven years; practice in a progressively complex broadcast environment.
   » Bachelor's Degree in electronics, computer networking or related technical degree.
   » FCC General Radio Telephone License or similar certifications or training.
   » SBE Certification Preferred.
   » Information technology networking fundamentals and practical usage.
   » Other related practice preferred, e.g. digital satellite systems operation and installation; digital microwave operation and installation.
   » High power RF maintenance, computer network design and operations.
   » Broadcast remote control operation and implementation.
   » practice in the set up and operation of an unattended control room and transmitter environment.
   » Facility system design, operation and maintenance, including high power AC systems; HVAC systems design implementation and maintenance
   » In depth knowledge of FCC requirements for broadcast operations.
   » Design and operating practice in high performance television editing systems.
   » Design and installation of various analog and digital systems connected with radio and TV operations.
Desired Appropriate qualifications:
   » Must be able to design and implement the technical policies and procedures for the company and processes.
   » Have the expertise and judgment necessary to carry out all aspects of the company's technical policy.
   » Assuring a safe and efficient environment for the station and its employees.
   » Must have the requisite expertise to execute analysis and maintain high power RF systems, microwave systems, computer network systems in infrastructure, and remote control systems.
   » Be able to implement digital editing systems and support the production department.
   » Understand satellite technology.
   » Be familiar with industry standards and practices.
   » Be able to interpret and implement FCC rules and regulations.
   » practice with TV and Radio automation system operation and maintenance (Broadstream, Enco practice preferred).
Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and practice to be evaluated by the Human Resources Office for comparcapability
Competencies:
   » capability to read, interpret and analyze complex digital and analog systems.
   » capability to review and correct various deficiencies in all physical systems connected with operations.
   » capability to work with members of the engineering department and the production department to effect new engineering and production projects.
   » capability to execute any operational task within the broadcast environment.
   » capability to read and compose email reports and memos affecting the design, implementation, and policies of the broadcast environment.
   » capability to use the telephone including: conference calling, coupling calls to various interface systems and long distance.
   » capability to operate a motor vehicle.
   » Act in conformity with AKPM policies.
   » Support AKPM compliance efforts with FCC, CPB, NPR, and PBS rules and regulations.
   » Communicate effectively.
   » Apply critical thinking and problem-solving expertise.
   » Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external customers.
   » Demonstrate consistent outstanding customer service.
   » Proficient at computer use to include office software products, custom software packages, internet, and e-mail.
   » Consistently demonstrate ethical behavior.
   » Must exercise good judgment for the prompt completion of responsibilities.
Employee Expectations:
Must be able to work in a constantly changing environment with demonstrated capability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands while seeking managery assistance as appropriate.
advantages:
   » Paid Time Off
   » Holidays (12 days per year plus 1 floating holiday)Retirement Plan with 2% employer match
   » Medical Plan
   » Dental Plan
   » Vision Plan
   » Life Insurance
   » Health Savings Account (HSA)
   » Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   » Tentative Search Timeline:
   » This posting will remain open until filled.
Hours:
This position works 40 hours per week during business hours (8am - 4:30pm) with the occasional necessity to work nights and evenings.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to prosperously perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are typical of a television/radio broadcast office environment and representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to execute essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Alaska Public Media is an equal-opportunity employer.

Organization: 
Alaska Public Media

Job Job location: 
Anchorage, AK United States

Job Job Category: 
Engineering/Operation/Technical

Employment Type: 
Full time

Hours Per Week: 
40.00

Send Application Materials To: 

Application Instructions:
Apply online at https://alaskapublic.org/about/careers/
The following must be received for your application to be complete:
1) Resume or CV;
a. Be sure your resume includes all significant practice to be accurately assessedagainst the qualifications listed in the posting.
b. Your resume must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/YYYY) andwhether the position was full-time or part-time.
2) Cover letter;
a. Describe how your practice relates to the listed required and preferred jobqualifications.
b. Please identify the job-specific minimum qualifications you possess.
3) Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, email addresses, and phone numbers. References will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Minimum income: 
$85,000.00

Maximum income: 
$95,000.00

Website: 
Alaska Public Media

Email address: 
E-Mail: dmcgrath@alaskapublic.org

Phone: 
(907) 550-8466

Job Field: 
Radio and Television

 

 

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Salary: Unspecified
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Address: Anchorage
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 08/27/2024 / Viewed 6 times
Contact Information
Company: Alaska Public Media
Contact Email: dmcgrath@alaskapublic.org


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