Broadcast Technician

Ideastream; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Parking subsidy

Lunch delivery service subsidy

Job summary

Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland, OH seeks a master control professional to ensure programming broadcasts on schedule with high quality. The role manages automation systems, video servers, and transmission workflows to maintain reliable operations.

Qualified candidates have experience with EAS logging and transmitter activity, plus an Associate’s degree or technical training in related fields. Salary ranges shown reflect the position level.

Qualifications

• Experience with EAS SAGE logging, transmitter logging, and video/audio signal processing.
• Associate’s degree or technical training in video production or engineering technology, or related field, plus two years in Master Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automation systems for multi-channel television operations.
• Operate cutting-edge video servers and oversee transmission workflows.
• Monitor and execute EAS procedures in compliance with FCC regulations; log transmitter activities.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Skills

EAS SAGE logging

Transmitter logging

Video/audio signal processing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or technical training in video production or engineering technology

Tools

Crispin automation systems

Harmonic Play servers

Ross switchers

Telestream

File-based workflows

Job description

Welcome to the Ideastream Public Media Careers information page! From time to time, we have full- or part-time job openings for new positions, for existing jobs that need to be filled, and for paid internships. On such occasions, detailed announcements of all current openings are listed on this page. Instructions for application to these opportunities are noted within each posting. We hope you will spend a few minutes getting to know more about us below.

Community groups interested in being alerted of job openings can email [e-mail].

Diversity, Equity and Belonging is one of our core values, wherein we seek and incorporate the myriad diverse perspectives and lived experiences of our users, staff, board, and communities into all aspects of our work.

Available Positions

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job Id:349

# of Openings:1

Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS, and classical radio stations, serving 22 counties in Northeast Ohio with its trusted, in-depth, high-quality local news and information service, seeks a master control professional to serve as Broadcast Technician. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Broadcast Technician is responsible for ensuring all programming is broadcast on schedule while maintaining the highest quality standards. This role includes managing automation systems, operating cutting-edge video servers, and overseeing transmission workflows to ensure seamless and reliable broadcast operations. Typical duties include monitoring automation systems for multi-channel television operations, monitoring and executing EAS procedures in compliance with FCC regulations and operating and logging transmitter activities. The candidates should also have strong verbal and written communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated proficiency with EAS SAGE logging, transmitter logging, and video/audio signal processing. An Associate’s degree or formal technical training in video production or engineering technology, or a related field, and two years of experience in a Master Control environment is preferred, though an equivalent of experience in related fields and education will be considered. Experience with Crispin automation systems, Harmonic play servers, Ross switchers, Telestream, and file-based workflows is preferred. The salary range for this position is $43,000 - $50,000 and is commensurate with experience. We offer a rich benefits program including medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, paid time off, a parking subsidy, a lunch delivery service subsidy and much more.

Ideastream Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, underrepresented populations and persons who are physically challenged or with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inclusion is one of our core values, wherein we respect the broad diversity of our communities and reflect it in our programs, services, board and staff.

• We are a multiple media organization home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS and classical radio stations.
• We are headquartered in Cleveland, with our Ohio Government Television and Statehouse News Bureau offices based in Columbus.
• Our primary service area covers 22 counties of Northeast Ohio, with service to the entire state through our Columbus-based operations.
• We employ a combination of 150 full-time and part-time mission-driven, talented, diverse, creative, experienced and dedicated individuals from across Ohio.
• We offer a rich benefits program that includes medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, paid time off, hybrid work schedules and much more.
• We strive to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. Some of our efforts include:
  • Working with Buffalo Toronto Public Media, WFYI in Indianapolis, and WQED in Pittsburgh on the Public Media Workforce Collaborative to provide DEI-centered management training, develop new methods to engage all staff on programs, policies and practices and attract more diverse candidates to our open positions.
  • Providing paid internship opportunities for personal and professional development to those looking to enter the workforce or make changes in their career.
  • Diversifying the sources we use in our stories and auditing our work to make sure we’re improving those efforts continuously.
• Staff interests and outside-of-work hobbies include playing in bands, singing in choirs, hiking in the Metroparks, writing novels, training dogs, baking, gardening, stand-up comedy and many more.

Ideastream Public Media is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and others are all welcome in our diverse workplace.