KENW TV Broadcast Engineer

Position Overview

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Broadcasting, the Broadcast Engineer is responsible for maintaining the transmitters and microwave networks, installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic equipment at all facilities associated with the production, storage, dissemination, and transmission of audio and video programming produced by the Broadcast Center of Eastern New Mexico University.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides exceptional customer service in all interactions with students, staff, and the general public
• In coordination with the professional engineering, production, and operations staff, the Broadcast Engineer assists in planning for both current and future technical needs of the Broadcast Center
• Install, maintain, repair, and adjust a wide variety of equipment used in the Broadcast Center. Broadcast equipment includes television cameras, audio production consoles, video production switchers, distribution and synchronizing systems, tape, optical, and hard drive storage systems, digital encoders and decoders, computer networks, routers, automation systems, editing computers, and a wide variety of interface, processing, and conversion equipment. As well as analog and digital radio frequency (RF) FM and television transmitters, receivers, and antenna systems at the present location and all Facilities.
• Install, maintain, repair, and adjust a wide variety of equipment used in the Transmission equipment. Transmission equipment includes fiber optics, transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP), and microwave transmitters and receivers, various computers, servers, and operating systems.
• Install, maintain, repair, and adjust a wide variety of remote-control systems equipment. Remote control systems include microprocessor-based status, telemetry, control, and logging systems.
• Provides maintenance of all technical broadcast equipment used by the Broadcast Center to ensure the station meets all required technical standards
• Analyze and repair technical faults on equipment and systems
• Minimize loss of service when equipment fails by quickly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision
• Verbally communicate and write reports of maintenance activities
• Provide on-call service during nights and university holidays in accordance with a mutually agreed-upon rotating schedule among the professional engineers
• Keeps abreast of new technology and best practices in the field of technical broadcasting
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

Associate's Degree in electronics or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in electronic technology, computers, and/or broadcasting. Experience with high-power RF technology and knowledge about computers and data networking technology preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of both the theoretical and practical technical side of radio/TV broadcasting.
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements dealing with radio and television broadcasting
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures and structures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to maintain friendly customer service and professional demeanor with all constituencies
• Project coordination, organizational skills, and the ability to work as a team player
• Ability to present a professional, pleasant, and cooperative attitude in coordinating communication between staff and the general public

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Duties require a flexible work schedule that requires in-state or out-of-state travel, evening and weekend work, in benign and hazardous conditions, including working with high voltages and high-power RF systems. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Work is often performed in the field, as well as in the Broadcast Center, and at remote electronic sites around the state. Work requires the use of arms, legs, hands, fingers, hearing, talking, and balance, including the ability to frequently lift or carry a maximum weight of up to 50 pounds, excellent manual dexterity, climbing ladders to a maximum height of 12 feet, and working on rooftops or platforms above ground level. May involve climbing towers at 100 ft or more with specialized training.

Additional Information

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type: Full time permanent

Job Number: 2026-00050

Department: Academic Affairs

Division: Broadcast Center

Opening Date: 03/25/2026

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
• Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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