Live Broadcast Engineer — Communications Systems Specialist

State of Illinois

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 132,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Sick time

Parental leave

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) seeks a skilled Communications Systems Specialist (Broadcast Engineer) to support multimedia productions across Illinois. The role involves operating and maintaining broadcast and IP-based systems, providing hands-on technical support during live events, and guiding staff on emerging technologies.

This is an in-office position with travel as needed.

Qualifications

Requires four years of college with major in electronic engineering, radio/television, telecommunications, or data processing.
Requires four years of professional experience in communications systems designs.
Experience with satellite uplink/downlink and livestreaming preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs highly complex technical duties in support of multimedia productions.
Provides technical guidance on electronic design, installation, and operation of satellite, livestreaming, and AV equipment.
Manages engineering functions for audio and video equipment, live productions, and web-based distribution.
Evaluates equipment performance to ensure optimum operation per manufacturers' specs.
Prepares and inventories remote satellite, video, and audio equipment for assignments.