Broadcast Operations Technician - 24/7 Radio/TV Streaming

State of South Dakota; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (0 premium)

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Dental & vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Dakota Public Broadcasting seeks an energetic, organized professional to operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment—reading meters, watching transmitter components, and spotting potential issues.

The role includes minor maintenance, switching of video/audio sources, and coordinating streaming services across state facilities. Shifts rotate, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to sustain 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read meters and monitor transmitter components.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to navigate MS Windows folders and use MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment.
• Read meters, observe transmitter components, and inspect for problems.
• Assist in minor maintenance of broadcast equipment and switching of video/audio sources.
• Schedule and facilitate streaming services across multiple state facilities.
• Support 24/7/365 operations with rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

broadcast operations

FCC rules & regulations

IP networking

electronics terminology

Job description

South Dakota Public Broadcasting seeks an energetic, organized professional to operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment—reading meters, watching transmitter components, and spotting potential issues.

The role includes minor maintenance, switching of video/audio sources, and coordinating streaming services across state facilities. Shifts rotate, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to sustain 24/7 operations.