Broadcast Technologies Specialist

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Closing Date:

06/20/2026

Type of Position:

Broadcast ServicesNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Student Media of Job Duties:The Broadcast Technologies Specialist supports Student Media operations across UATV (student television station) KXUA (student radio station) and Main Hill Media by ensuring studio control room and podcasting systems are reliable and ready for daily use. The role provides hands-on technical support training and troubleshooting for students faculty and staff working in live and recorded broadcast and media addition this position supports broadcast instruction in the classroom and supervises a small team of student workers providing guidance and oversight during live UATV News broadcasts and day-to-day production needs.

Due to the nature of live production this position requires the availability for flexible scheduling including evenings. This position requires the willingness to accept 24/7 on-call response for emergencies.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism media production communications information technology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least three years of experience working with audio video or broadcast production systems

• At least three years of experience with live studio newsroom or event production environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in student media newsroom or broadcast production environments

• Prior experience supervising or training student employees or entry-level staff

• Experience working with live production systems including switching automation and streaming tools

• Experience working with audio and video editing tools (such as Adobe Creative Cloud) and Ross systems (such as Inception Expression and Streamline or similar platforms)

• Experience supporting classroom instruction or media lab-based learning environments

• Experience in broadcast engineering IT support or production systems management

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of live broadcast and digital media production workflows including studio control rooms newsroom operations and live event production

• Knowledge of broadcast systems and tools such as switching automation streaming platforms and media asset workflows

• Skill in diagnosing and resolving technical issues quickly in live production environments under time constraints

• Skill in operating and supporting audio/video production and editing tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud and similar platforms)

• Ability to train and support students faculty and non-technical users in the operation of production equipment and systems

• Ability to supervise student employees and provide clear instruction in a hands-on learning-centered environment

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced media production setting while maintaining attention to detail and production quality

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with users across student media academic and technical teams

Additional Information:

$51021 (Commensurate with education and experience)Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusTiffany King
Director of Student Media

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching Pulling Pushing Stooping Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes