Assistant Broadcast Director – RF & Field Ops Leader

Alabama Public Television, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension plan

Paid annual and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Thirteen paid holidays

PSLF Qualifying Employer

Job summary

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking a full-time Assistant Broadcast Director to operate and maintain one of the largest statewide broadcast networks in Alabama. The role supports the Deputy Director and Broadcast Director, overseeing transmitter/microwave sites and ensuring reliable signal delivery across the statewide network.

The successful candidate will have an RF/electronics background and 3 years of relevant experience, plus a valid Alabama driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Electronics, RF, Broadcasting, Telecommunications or related field.
• Three years of work experience in maintenance, operation, and repair of broadcast equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of transmitter/microwave sites.
• Troubleshoot RF, electrical, and communications infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency off-air situations.
• Partner with Network Operations Center to maintain logs and reliability.
• Provide guidance, training, and oversight to junior engineering staff.
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned microwave/transmitter equipment.
• Work with other agencies and viewers to maintain good relationships.

Skills

RF troubleshooting

Field infrastructure

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Task prioritization

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Two-year degree in Electronics/RF/Broadcasting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking a full-time Assistant Broadcast Director to operate and maintain one of the largest statewide broadcast networks in Alabama. The role supports the Deputy Director and Broadcast Director, overseeing transmitter/microwave sites and ensuring reliable signal delivery across the statewide network.

The successful candidate will have an RF/electronics background and 3 years of relevant experience, plus a valid Alabama driver's license.