Broadcast Operator

KNME-TV, New Mexico PBS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

KNME-TV, New Mexico PBS in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Broadcast Operator to manage on‑air operations, monitor video and audio quality, and ensure accurate program playback across cloud platforms. The role requires attention to broadcast logs, EAS handling, and coordination with multiple teams to maintain FCC compliance and reliable service.

The position involves shift work, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and requires independent work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Configures and manipulates air client play list, including secondary event insertion of Logos.
• Monitors and logs the status of all content streams and takes responsibility for quality control.
• Set up and monitor distribution of television program material, live linear distribution into Cloud based platforms.
• Utilize 3rd party software to set up and monitor distribution of file based content in to Cloud platforms.
• Operates, monitors, and logs mountain top transmitters to ensure broadcasting capabilities as required by the FCC.
• Sets up tape machines for on‑air playback.
• Operates and logs Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment.
• Operates master control equipment, including video router interface, broadcast automation.
• Transcodes files to the server for playback.
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree(s) from an accredited institution substituted for experience

Tools

3rd party software

Transcoding software

Video router interface

Broadcast automation

Job description

Requisition ID req37004 Working Title Broadcast Operator Position Grade 09 Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing the on‑air operations for NMPBS, which involves monitoring broadcast program logs and various audio and video equipment to ensure that programs are being properly broadcast. Monitors all VIDEO streams for quality of audio, video, closed captions, and correct aspect RATIO. This position oversees the manipulation of multiple automation play lists and ensures NMPBS is operating within FCC rules and regulations for local Broadcast requirements.

• Rigorously consistent and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.
• This position is shift work. Ability to be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary.
• This position works independently in the performance of most tasks, receiving only general supervision.

Essential Functions

• Configures and manipulates air client play list, including secondary event insertion of Logos.
• Monitors and logs the status of all content streams and takes responsibility for quality control.
• Set up and monitor distribution of television program material, live linear distribution into Cloud based platforms.
• Utilize 3rd party software to set up and monitor distribution of file based content in to Cloud platforms.
• Operates, monitors, and logs mountain top transmitters to ensure broadcasting capabilities as required by the FCC.
• Sets up tape machines for on‑air playback.
• Operates and logs Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment.
• Operates master control equipment, including video router interface, broadcast automation.
• Transcodes files to the server for playback.
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments as needed.

See The Position Description For Additional Information.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in film, TV and/or video distribution platforms.
• Experience with file-based workflow processes.
• Familiarity with broadcast automation environments and/or livestreaming environments.
• Experience in operations and/or traffic at a broadcast radio or tv facility.
• Experience with manipulation of file-based video content, including transcoding software.
• Experience in computer programming, networking and/or web design.

Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department KNME Operations (247A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $19.00 - $24.77 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 7/6/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.