Senior Engineer
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Job Description
PURPOSE OF JOB
The Senior Engineer is a senior technician responsible for installation and maintenance of the core systems supporting Austin PBS broadcast and production operations. This position ensures the continuous operation of these systems to maintain 24/7/365 broadcasting.
JOB DUTIES
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of the broadcast and production systems supporting Austin PBS operations
- Responsible for keeping the above operating reliably and consistently 24/7/365
- Continuously improves systems and workflows
- Supports productions and events as needed
- Responsible for training and assisting staff in the operation of broadcast and production systems
- Fully document new systems and procedures
- Performs repairs on equipment as needed
- Proactively provide knowledge and expertise to other staff members
- Supports other Engineers and station staff as needed on productions and general technology projects
- Effectively communicates with team members and management on priorities and resources
- Must be available to work nights/weekends/holidays as needed to ensure 24/7/365 operations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 years experience installing and maintaining broadcast and production systems at a television station or similar media organization including but not limited to:
- Broadcast automation/playout systems
- ATSC airchain systems and encoders
- NAS systems and RAID arrays
- Filebased processing pipelines
- Cameras switchers production graphics systems audio mixers headsets and other associated studio production infrastructure
- Studio lighting systems
- Live streaming systems
- Networks including routers switches and firewalls
- General office computers and supporting systems
- Field production equipment (cameras/lights/audio/etc)
- Experience providing engineering support to productions is preferred
- Direct experience with a majority of current systems in use at Austin PBS: Ross switching Evertz routing and multiviewer Evertz Dreamcatcher capture systems Ross Tria and Xpression ClearCom comms Sony studio cameras Broadstream automation/playout Vantage transcoding Facilis shared storage Calrec and DiGiCo audio boards Adobe Creative Suite Avid Pro Tools Google Workspace Cisco and Ubiquiti networking.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Expertlevel knowledge of the systems used in broadcast and production operations
- Advancedlevel electronics and computer troubleshooting and repair skills
- Knowledge of FCC and OSHA requirements as well as general best safety practices when working with broadcast and production systems including low and highvoltage
- Advanced general computer skills with experience across a variety of Windows/Mac/Linux platforms
- Demonstrated ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously and selfdirect either independently or in a team of peers
- Comfortable communicating with organization staff and management about project status and needs
- Ability to manage time and tasks work independently and learn new technologies
This is a full time hourly position that is inperson. Paying $40.87/hour approximately $85000 annually.
Austin PBS KLRUTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation age national origin or disability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
