Radio and TV Engineer

Job TitleRadio and TV Engineer Agency Texas A&M University Department Educational Broadcast Services Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Who we are Educational Broadcast Services is a unit of the Division of Marketing and Communications at Texas A&M University that includes public broadcasting stations KAMU-TV and KAMU-FM. KAMU exists primarily to provide public broadcasting to the Brazos Valley with PBS, NPR, and locally produced content. KAMU operates two HD television studios and a radio studio with state-of-the-art digital broadcast and production equipment, including video editing and digital audio technology. In addition to the broadcast mission, the station provides contract production services to the university community. Both stations are staffed by a combination of full-time employees, student workers and volunteers to provide the necessary leadership, manpower and programming. What we want The Radio and TV Engineer, under general supervision, installs, modifies, and maintains electronic radio and TV equipment in a broadcast installation. Responsible for the maintenance of equipment supporting the technical operations of KAMU- TV and FM. Maintains as-built system documentation, spare parts inventory, technical information and software backups for critical broadcast systems and equipment. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience. Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Position Details: Required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a rotational schedule with other engineers. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts will be required. Supervise Student Workers as needed in a remote environment. COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website. For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website. Required Education and Experience: Associate’s degree in engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in the maintenance of electronic equipment. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or in electrical engineering technology. Advanced military training in electronics, communications maintenance and repair. Two years of experience in a broadcast or cable TV origination environment with demonstrated component level repair ability. Experience on a production remote or satellite uplink truck. Full-time experience in the technical operation, maintenance and repair of broadcast equipment, to include live event experience in technical broadcast control room and/or multiple camera operations. Preferred Licenses and Certifications: SMPTE or SBE certifications, vendor certifications Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot to component level. Working knowledge of FCC rules & regulations. Responsibilities Equipment Preventative & Emergency Maintenance - Maintains all equipment supporting the technical operations of KAMU- TV and FM. Equipment includes (but not limited to): radio and TV transmitters, TV studio & field cameras, video production systems, video graphics systems, routing systems, audio consoles, AoIP distribution systems, satellite receiver/decoders, audio/video codec(s), H.xxx audio/video encoding, ATSC encoding/multiplexing/PSIPsystems, EAS systems, and various audio and/or video backhaul systems (campus, cellular, wireless) found in the studio or remote locations. Installation, and Operation - Installs, and operates streaming equipment, telecom system and equipment. Installs and configures all equipment supporting the technical operations of KAMU. Operations Support - Provides technical support and/or operational support for KAMU productions in the studio and/or field locations. Performs setup and configuration of backhaul audio and/or video links via campus fiber, IP network, or wireless mediums. Functional Support - Maintains as-built system documentation, spare parts inventory, technical information and software backups for critical broadcast systems and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 64,000 and nearly 9,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, diversity, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. 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