Broadcast Engineer: Keep Live TV/Radio Transmitters Running

WQED Multimedia; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union contract benefits (IATSE Local 8

Job summary

WQED Multimedia in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Broadcast Engineer to maintain, repair, and install a wide range of broadcast equipment including TV cameras, video servers, and audio systems. The role involves operation of VHF/UHF transmitters, FM transmitters, and satellite receivers under IATSE Local 820, with the union contract governing compensation and benefits.

The candidate will troubleshoot, install, document, and cabling tasks, and assist in improving WQED’s operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics or certificate program preferred.
• 2+ years as a maintenance technician at a broadcast station with hands-on experience in various broadcast equipment.
• Strong knowledge of IT, data networking and network attached storage as it relates to broadcast systems.
• Knowledge of FCC standards and regulations for television broadcast, distribution and closed captioning.
• Ability to operate electronic test equipment for troubleshooting down to component level.
• Willingness to work mornings, nights and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain digital transmitters, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems.
• Maintain support equipment including master and sub switchers, monitors, videotape machines, computer systems, microphones, and intercoms.
• Conduct troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation, and cabling tasks.
• Resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures, often under pressure.
• Assist in designing and implementing improvements to WQED operation.
• Update technical plan documentation when installations are completed.
• Document and maintain records of equipment repairs.
• Provide proactive monitoring to anticipate issues and take remedial actions.
• Help maintain logs and FCC compliance documentation.
• Stay current on broadcast engineering technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics maintenance

Broadcast equipment troubleshooting

IT networking for broadcast

FCC standards knowledge

Electronic test equipment

Hours flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

Job description

WQED Multimedia in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Broadcast Engineer to maintain, repair, and install a wide range of broadcast equipment including TV cameras, video servers, and audio systems. The role involves operation of VHF/UHF transmitters, FM transmitters, and satellite receivers under IATSE Local 820, with the union contract governing compensation and benefits.

The candidate will troubleshoot, install, document, and cabling tasks, and assist in improving WQED’s operations.