WUNC Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Job Details

Department: WUNC-FM-259000

Career Area: Engineering and Architecture

Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Brdcst & Emrg Media EngrSpclst - Journey

Working Title: WUNC Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC

Hiring Range: 60,000 - 80,000

Position Summary

This position will help maintain IT systems that are in place, work on IT projects and help resolve problem requests. This includes support of computer hardware and software, network systems, monitoring systems and workstation software.

Additionally, this position provides maintenance for North Carolina Public Radios’ studios, equipment, automation, AoIP and digital audio library systems. S/he maintains the AoIP network and perform daily/monthly maintenance tasks to keep the facilities running smoothly with minimal interruption. The range of duties is diverse, encompassing anything from replacing a pair of headphones, to setting up a remote broadcast, to installing a new digital console. S/he also spends time travelling to WUNC’s studios and transmitter sites in surrounding cities for maintenance or assistance to our Engineer.

This position will help bridge IT and Engineering.

Finally work on Facilities projects will be essential, being the liaison or primary project manager on Facilities and building issues and projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in electronics and three years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media engineering environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Essential knowledge of studio equipment, recording equipment, ISDNs, AolP (Wheatstone).
• Project management skills and experience, great communication, and great documentation skills.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule on nights, weekends and occasional holidays as needed.
• Strong background in media operations, experience with Wide Orbit ideal.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.