Broadcast Systems Engineer: On-Air Reliability & Tech

Whyy Inc; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WHYY Inc. is seeking a Broadcast Engineer responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of broadcast, production, and transmission equipment. You will monitor on-air systems, perform preventive maintenance, and support IT tasks as needed.

The role includes equipment installation and upgrades, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring FCC compliance and EAS monitoring. On-call rotations and evening/weekend support are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience maintaining broadcast, audio/video, IT, or electronic systems.
• Working knowledge of broadcast automation, IP networking, RF systems, and audio/video signal flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast, production, and transmission equipment.
• Monitor broadcast systems to ensure uninterrupted on-air operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Install, configure, and upgrade broadcast, audio, video, and IT-related equipment.
• Assist IT team with desktop support as needed.
• Respond to technical issues and equipment failures promptly.
• Support live and recorded productions with technical setup and operation.
• Maintain broadcast automation, networking, and digital media systems.
• Assist with upgrading media archive and storage systems.
• Assist with transmitter maintenance and ensure FCC compliance.
• Ensure compliance with EAS monitoring.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs, upgrades, and installations.
• Stay current on emerging broadcast technologies and recommend improvements.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IP networking

RF systems

Audio/video signal flow

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Job description

WHYY Inc. is seeking a Broadcast Engineer responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of broadcast, production, and transmission equipment. You will monitor on-air systems, perform preventive maintenance, and support IT tasks as needed.

The role includes equipment installation and upgrades, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring FCC compliance and EAS monitoring. On-call rotations and evening/weekend support are required.