Broadcast Engineer Job at Current Newspaper in Orlando

The Opportunity

The Broadcast Engineer II will serve as the Senior Broadcast Engineer for WUCF TV & FM. The position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the broadcast engineering/operations team. This position will maintain and repair high voltage broadcast transmitters. The Senior Broadcast Engineer will manage the physical plant including studios, tower sites, transmitter buildings and office buildings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the broadcast engineering unit and operations unit team, while also being an active hands-on/boots on the ground part of the team.
• Maintain and repair the radio and TV high power broadcast transmitters. Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and air chain issues quickly and efficiently. Ensure safety around high voltages and other hazards, including the one-million-watt ERP TV transmitter.
• Manage the design and implementation of engineering designs of electronic systems/equipment utilizing CAD/Visio software. Able to lift 50 pounds and work on step ladders to repair and install equipment and maintain the physical plant.
• Serve as the primary 24/7/365 broadcast engineering emergency contact during unattended nights, weekends and university holidays. Maintain a 24/7/365 local presence to respond to emergencies or delegate on-call coverage as needed.
• Manage the WUCF owned FM broadcast tower site, including tower cellphone lease client management and related contractual processes with clients and UCF General Counsel. Coordinate with Structural Engineers and tower maintenance companies in partnership with UCF Facilities and Planning Design and Construction departments.
• Maintain and repair technical equipment and the physical plant including studios, tower sites, transmitter buildings and office buildings, as well as audio/visual equipment, internet streaming devices, digital IP audio/video recording and playout systems, non-linear editors, production switchers, routing switchers, encoders/decoders, automation and servers/file storage systems.
• Prepare and manage annual engineering/operations capital and operating/maintenance budgets. Manage quotes, bid solicitations, and act as the primary liaison on projects with outside vendors and university departments.
• Act as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) legally designated “Chief Operator” for both WUCF TV and WUCF FM. Oversee technical compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies, including the FCC and FAA for tower regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high power TV and Radio transmitters.
• Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certification.
• Ability to maintain broadcast towers and antennas.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities

• Ability to work as part of a team and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Additional Application Materials Required

Please attach a cover letter to your application.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,809 - $95,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

APPLY AT https://jobs.ucf.edu