Television Broadcast Engineer Job at KET - Kentucky Educational Television in Le

Apply for the Television Broadcast Engineer role at KET – Kentucky Educational Television.

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) has an opening for a full‑time Television Broadcast Engineer at its Lexington, Kentucky Network Center. KET serves more than two million people each week, broadcasts into eight states and ten media markets, and offers live and on‑demand streaming services. In addition to PBS programming, KET annually produces hundreds of hours of award‑winning local productions.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Install, repair, and maintain broadcast equipment, including master control, production studios, post‑production systems, and other technologies.
• Update system components, including hardware and software, and ensure security standards, protocols, and drivers are properly managed.
• Help maintain records and decommission systems.
• Ensure network and physical security procedures are maintained and enforced.
• Configure, control, and monitor camera and video levels for studio and remote productions.
• Liaise with IT Systems Administrators, Transmissions Engineers, Production Staff, and Web Developers to enhance network efficiencies, improve workflows, and solve problems.
• Maintain records of system configurations and workflow SOPs, ensuring that documentation is updated as systems are modified or new systems installed.
• Effectively collaborate with team members by sharing skills, knowledge, and processes, and seek and participate in training opportunities.

Successful applicants will have the following minimum qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Associate degree in electronics, IT, or a related area of study; two (2) years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferred in broadcast systems to include:
• Routing and distribution systems
• Video servers
• Playout automation systems
• Multiviewers
• Transcoding
• LTO libraries
• Production switchers
• Digital audio systems
• Graphics systems
• Non‑linear edit systems
• MAM
• VTRs
• Studio and field cameras and lenses

Demonstrated skills in the operation and troubleshooting of Windows‑based systems and television studio, post‑production, and master control playout systems.

Working knowledge of broadcast test generators, test equipment and signal monitoring systems.

Working knowledge of IP networking and configuration.

Ability to work under deadline pressure in an efficient, creative, and positive manner.

Excellent communication and professional interpersonal skills, and a professional dress and appearance at all times.

Availability on a flexible schedule and occasional evening and weekend shifts.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Frequent movements/lifts/carries of equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; required to operate equipment while standing, sitting, bending, or kneeling for extended periods of time.

Benefits

KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally. Employees receive paid time off, several health‑insurance plan selections, and retirement savings options.

The salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

Connect with us now by applying at www.ket.org/jobs, and please send questions to jobs@ket.org.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.