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Offer: Senior Broadcast Engineer:CapRadioJob description: Senior Broadcast Engineer Listing description Summary CapRadio's Operations team is dedicated to delivering high-quality broadcasts to listeners across Northern California and Nevada through both traditional and digital platforms. As a Senior Broadcast Engineer, you will play a crucial function in maintaining and enhancing the terrestrial and digital broadcast and production facilities for CapRadio's group of stations. We are pursuing an individual with a passion for radio broadcast, a commitment to continuous learning, and strong attention to detail. Position Job responsibilities: » Design, install, service and maintain all equipment at all of CapRadio transmitter sites, including codecs, ISP routers, generators, processors and transmitters in conformity with FCC rules and regulations » Install and maintain all Studio Transmitter Link (STL) equipment. » Maintains satellite downlinks and connected receivers » Monitor site status, listener reports and satellite feeds from member networks or stations to meet or exceed the CapRadio and NPR goal of 99.95% on-air relicapability » On-call, evening, overnight and weekend work, as well as travel all over Northern California » Respond to service interruptions as needed. » Provide effective customer service to clients and users on technical matters » Perform monthly site visits to CapRadio managed sites and quarterly site visits to leased sites to execute repairs and preventative maintenance » Timely order technical equipment and supplies » Keep updated and streamlined documentation on processes, procedures, and workflows » Establish procedures and standards for operating and maintaining transmitter equipment » Establish procedures for testing of transmitter equipment, performance of preventative maintenance activities and operation of equipment during test of Emergency Broadcast System » Provides in-house training and troubleshooting for all industry-specific software and computer applications » Organize and inventory all assets, including equipment, parts, and spares for documentation that supports the broadcast environment Qualifications/practice: » Demonstrated expertise of FM RF transmission, digital STL microwave and satellite uplink and downlink systems. » expertise of FCC Rules and regulations for licensed broadcast facilities. » At least 5 years of broadcast engineering practice and associate degree in a related field or equivalent practice. » Must be a licensed driver, insurable with own transportation and be available/on call when requested. » capability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle required. » Position requires travel to transmitter sites across Northern California. Some overnight travel may be required. » Must hold a valid FCC Operators License » Society of Broadcast Engineers Certification at senior level or above is desired » Must be familiar with the public radio industry, new media delivery, FCC regulations, and not-for-profit business » The capability to handle project administration, budget planning and purchasing » Computer expertise, both user and systems administration » Team building and strong social expertise this function requires 80% travel to our remote tower sites. Employment and Education verification will be required for the new hire. income The hourly compensation for this function is 80,000-85,000/annually CapRadio also offers: » Competitive medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture insurance » Retirement plan » Paid holidays » Two weeks of flexible, accruable vacation time off » Paid sick leave » Group life insurance » Flexible spending plan for health and dependent care Organization: CapRadio Job Job location: Sacramento, CA United States Job Job Category: Engineering/Operation/Technical Deadline: Friday, May 31, 2024 Employment Type: Full time Hours Per Week: 40.00 Send Application Materials To: Apply Please upload your resume and cover letter. Address your letter to the hiring manager, David Born, Director of Operations. For inquiries or assistance with the application process, contact careers@capradio.org. CapRadio Attn: Human Resources 7055 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95826 Capital Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. Minimum income: $80,000.00 Maximum income: $85,000.00 Website: CapRadio Email address: E-Mail: careers@capradio.org Phone: (916) 278-8992 Job Field: Radio and Television
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