KPBS Broadcast Engineer

Sdsu Research Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to campus facilities

Casual work attire

Birthday PTO

Vacation days and holidays

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

On-site childcare

Professional development

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

KPBS, the public television and radio station serving San Diego, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to oversee maintenance of complex TV, radio and streaming systems on-site. The role includes installation, maintenance, and adherence to FCC regulations, with duties spanning studios, control rooms and transmitter facilities.

Working outside normal hours, including overnights and weekends, may be required. This position emphasizes reliability, safety, and collaboration with the Engineering team to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and repairing broadcast equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in a high-stress environment.
• Knowledge of remote broadcasting capability setup.
• Working knowledge of digital file formats used in broadcasting and internet delivery.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all technical aspects of TV, Radio and Streaming broadcast operations, including studios, control rooms, transmission systems, and field equipment.
• Design, install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot broadcast systems such as automation servers, routing switchers, audio boards, intercom systems, and transmitter facilities.
• Respond to station emergencies resulting from equipment or facility failures.
• Maintain detailed inventory and repair records.
• Make purchase recommendations for equipment, components and supplies.
• Be in constant communication with department supervisors and team members to exchange information, address concerns, complete assignments and work collaboratively on various projects as they arise.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Broadcast equipment

Communication

Organizational skills

Remote broadcasting setup

Problem solving

Customer service

Team collaboration

Tools

Automation servers

Routing switchers

Audio boards

Intercom systems

Transmitters

Job description

Overview

The salary range for this position is $7,083.33- $8,333.33 per month ($85,000 - $100,000 per year) depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

This position is scheduled to close on 8/27/2026 at 4:00pm (PST).

KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and web programming. KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio station for San Diego. Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university’s educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening and empowering its audience. It does so not only by presenting national and locally produced programming of value to its San Diego audience, but also by producing programming about San Diego and its people for distribution nationwide.

The department of Engineering is responsible for the building and technical facilities of the station(s). This includes maintenance of all electronic media production equipment and service transmission(s). The Department also lends occasional technical support to other San Diego State University areas as required.

Due to the nature of KPBS broadcast operations, this position requires working on-siteand outside normal business hours (including overnight, nights and weekends) as needed. Ability to drive station owned vehicles is required. Position may require lifting and transporting heavy equipment, material and supplies.

Perksyou'll enjoy as a member of #teamKPBS

• Working on a college campus & in public media: Access to campus facilities and staff discounts, farmer's market Tuesday's, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment
• Casual work attire
• Paid time off on your birthday (can be taken on any day)
• 10 vacation days and 13 holidays off (4+ days off over winter break)
• Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts
• Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events
• Free wellness classes & programs
• Monthly pop-up events for staff
• Full benefits packages that are unmatched (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Sick leave accruals and paid leave options
• On-sitechildcare at a discounted rate
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Flexible spending account(s)
• Employee assistance program
• Matching and voluntary retirement savings plan

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director of Engineering and Operations, the Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair and performance of complex television, radio and digital broadcast systems. Assisting with installation and routine maintenance of broadcast equipment and systems, this position will implement approved maintenance plans and procedures for equipment recommended by manufacturers, and maintain standard operating procedures.

As a member of the Engineering team, the Broadcast Engineer is responsible for maintaining TV, Radio and Internet Media audio/video broadcasting, data-casting, and computer equipment used in the origination and reception of radio and television signals, insuring that the transmissions with all associated ancillary data adhere to applicable Federal Communication Commission regulations, industry standards and guidelines.

The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed at any time based on the needs of the department.

The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for, but is not limited to:

Equipment Operations & Maintenance 95%

• Maintain all technical aspects of TV, Radio and Streaming broadcast operations, including studios, control rooms, transmission systems, and field equipment.
• Design, install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot broadcast systems such as automation servers, routing switchers, audio boards, intercom systems, and transmitter facilities.
• Respond to station emergencies resulting from equipment or facility failures.
• Maintain detailed inventory and repair records.
• Makes purchase recommendations for equipment, components and supplies.
• Be in constant communication with department supervisors and team members to exchange information, address concerns, complete assignments and work collaboratively on various projects as they arise.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned 5%

Qualifications

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and repairing broadcast equipment
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations that requires the ability to adapt where numerous and diverse demands are involved. a high stress environment
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Knowledge of and ability to set up remote broadcasting capability
• Working knowledge of digital file formats used in broadcasting and internet delivery
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service and clear communication
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clients
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures