Chief Engineer Portland Facility

Maine Public is seeking a Chief Engineer for our Portland building! This new full-time position will help implement and manage the technical infrastructure for our modern and purpose-built broadcast studios voice booths video editing bays and content creation spaces.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys delivering solutions and supporting high-performing teams. Involving both technical and collaborative work the Chief Engineer will help manage moving into new broadcasting studios as well as the ongoing technical planning operations and maintenance of the studios and related systems including HVAC plumbing electrical etc. The Chief Engineer supervises a small team works onsite and provides 24-7 on-call support as well as rotating weekend coverage.

Its an exciting time for Maine Public as we are moving into our new Portland facility and navigating major transformation in how we serve our statewide audiences across radio television and digital platforms. The Chief Engineer will play an important role in supporting our team during this transition.

Job Requirements: Bachelors degree in broadcasting engineering technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; five years related experience; demonstrated maintenance and repair of studios; experience in studio design radio production broadcasting and computer systems; excellent interpersonal skills plus clear and professional communication skills; knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations required.

Preferred Experience: Supervising staff training budget development negotiating with and managing vendors.

About Maine Public:

Maine Public is a non-profit community-supported public media organization and Maines sole provider of statewide public broadcasting. Through our radio television and digital services Maine Public provides ideas information and lifelong learning to audiences across our large and diverse state. We are the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming from PBS NPR and other partners.

Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information ideas and cultural content.

Maine Public is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race religion national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any characteristic protected by law.

Maine Public is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals and ensures that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process please contact the Human Resources Department at or 1-.