Mobile Unit Engineer Apprentice

Creative Technology UK; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Technology UK offers an exciting Mobile Unit Engineering Apprenticeship Program in Pittsburgh, PA for motivated individuals eager to kick start their careers in broadcast engineering. The hands-on, two-year curriculum includes learning to set up outside broadcast units, maintain equipment, and manage logistics for live productions.

Graduates will be prepared for diverse roles within NEP and gain valuable skills in a fast-paced environment. The program not only provides technical training but also enhances essential problem-solving and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Technical Degree in relevant fields preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% after graduation.
• Strong knowledge of networking basics.

Responsibilities

• Set up outside broadcast units for live productions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot broadcasting equipment.
• Handle site logistics and coordination.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Customer-service skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Technical Degree in Broadcast Communications, Electronics or Engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

NEP’s Mobile Unit Engineering Apprenticeship Program is a hands‑on curriculum for highly talented and motivated individuals interested in gaining the experience needed to become a part of the best team of broadcast engineers in the business. The program will start you on an exciting and challenging career path that will help you learn how to set up outside broadcast units for live productions, maintain and troubleshoot broadcasting equipment and handle site logistics and coordination.

Throughout our structured, two‑year program you will have the opportunity to learn our business, think and act on your feet, work in a flexible and fast‑paced environment, travel to event locations and learn how NEP assembles and maintains our fleet of state‑of‑the‑art mobile units. Graduates of our apprenticeship program are found at all levels of NEP; you will be prepared for a variety of roles to kick start your career with us.

Program Phases

• F ield Shop
• Fiber Optics
• Systems Integration
• Systems Support

The apprentice program is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Requirements

• An associate’s or Technical Degree in Broadcast Communications, Electronics or Engineering school is preferred
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of networking basics
• Ability to travel up to 100% upon graduation from the program
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent customer‑service and communication skills