Engineer & Equipment Manager

Job Summary

The Engineer and Equipment Manager is responsible for (a) managing the operation of all video and audio engineering for the Department of Film, Television and Digital Media and the KTCU-FM radio station in accordance with broadcast standards, government regulations, and evolving pedagogical needs and (b) performing all necessary functions pertaining to production equipment inventorying, maintenance, reservation, and checkout procedures.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

1. Acts as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) legally designated “Chief Operator” for the station and manages technical compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies, including the FCC and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for tower regulations.
2. Serves as the primary 24/7/365 broadcast engineering emergency contact.
3. Coordinates maintenance and replacement needs of all audio and video equipment and systems by diagnosing problems and making sure they are repaired, analyzing reports on equipment status, and continually assessing the status of departmental audio, video, and production equipment.
4. Manages all technical operations of KTCU radio station by monitoring radio signal and sound quality, modifying and upgrading systems as required. Provides remote support of various computer systems as needed to keep automation and production systems working efficiently.
5. Investigates and recommends purchases of new equipment and technologies by researching technological advances in accordance with radio station and departmental needs.
6. Performs all necessary functions pertaining to production equipment inventorying, maintenance, reservation, and checkout procedures.
7. Provides requested technical information to the radio station general manager, co-managers and related personnel, departmental faculty, staff members, and students as needed.
8. Communicates with radio station personnel, departmental faculty, staff members, and others to assess needs.
9. Serves as a backup for sports-broadcasting-related video and audio engineering matters on an as-needed basis.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, or related field. Minimum of 5 years working as an audio and/or video engineer, preferably with experience in both.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

Knowledge of FM transmission systems and FCC rules & regulations.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training

SBE, CBT, and/or CBNT Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of standard radio station operations, protocol, and technology.
• Knowledge of RF systems, audio wiring, signal processing, and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of computer-based audio and video technologies (e.g., codecs, IP streaming, station automation, or similar systems-based audio and video technologies).
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite, Automation Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud).
• Ability to maintain and repair state-of-the-art broadcast audio and video equipment.
• Ability to read and understand system drawings, signal flows, and schematics.
• Ability to learn and apply new tools and technologies in an operational environment.
• Ability to manage departmental resources with attention to budget and time efficiency.
• Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and escalate issues appropriately.