Broadcast Engineer

KSNB Local4; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Grand Island seeks a Broadcast Engineer to maintain and improve broadcast systems across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have an engineering or electronics degree and 2-3 years of broadcast experience. This role involves technical support during live events and working under pressure. Flexible hours and travel are required, and a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional or broadcast experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support 24/7 operation.
• Ability to operate and adapt in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all broadcast systems and infrastructure at multiple sites.
• Ensure all broadcast equipment is operating correctly.
• Documents technical problems and reports them to the managers.

Skills

Television broadcast or electronics experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

IP-based video/audio transport knowledge

Education

Engineering or electronics degree or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Broadcast Engineer who is looking to work on the cutting edge of technology in live television and digital streaming.

We’re looking for someone with television broadcast or electronics experience to provide technical support to the teams in Hastings, Grand Island and surrounding remote tower sites along with installing and implementing systems. There will also be travel to support the teams in North Platte and Lincoln.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain all broadcast systems and infrastructure at multiple sites, including Hastings, Grand Island, North Platte and tower sites in between, while intentionally improving technology according to a plan.
• Maintain allengineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, office support and transmission of live/taped events & programs.
• Have knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations.
• Documents and executes necessary corrective actions.
• Ensures all broadcast equipment is operating correctly before and during live broadcast and streaming events.
• Documents technical problems and reports them to the managers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Engineering or electronics degree or equivalent, 2-3 years of professional or broadcast experience.
• Experience with IP-based video/audio transport and streaming technologies
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support 24/7 operation
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Possess and maintain a good driving record
• Work closely with department managers and supervisor on urgent business operational tasks
• Strategic, detail-oriented and highly self-motivated.
• Ability to operate and adapt in high-pressure situations.
• Travel to all Nebraska property and sites as necessary. Could require occasional overnight stays. Company vehicle available.