Operations Specialist II

First Nations Jobs Online; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous leave programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent state university in Gainesville is seeking an Operations Specialist II to coordinate technical and creative aspects of broadcast operations. The candidate requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in related fields. Key responsibilities include managing video playout systems and ensuring compliance with FCC regulations. Applicants will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, contributing to high-quality public broadcasting content throughout Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with TV automation systems and video playout servers.
• Strong communication skills across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all on-air and local livestreaming signal paths.
• Manage automation systems and oversee programming schedules.
• Develop procedures for automation systems.

Skills

Understanding of FCC Rules governing broadcast operations

Experience in a broadcast mastercontrol environment

Strong computer skills

Coordination and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area

Tools

Video editing software

TV automation systems

Job description

Operations Specialist II

Job No: 539352
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 23120100 – CJC-WUFT-TV

Job Description

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Join Our Team and Help Shape the Future of Public Broadcasting!

The College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida is seeking an innovative Operations Specialist II to help shape the technical and creative future of our award‑winning broadcast operations.

As an Operations Specialist II, you will play a cornerstone role in delivering high‑quality public‑broadcast content to communities across Florida. You will join a team of dedicated professionals responsible for coordinating all on‑air and local livestreaming signal paths for WUFTTV and WRUFTV. Working closely with Joint Master Control, the Membership Director, and the Traffic Manager, this position ensures that automation, video playout servers, and live programming run smoothly, meet FCC & FAA power requirements, and deliver scheduled content on time. The role is classified as essential, requiring availability during critical periods such as breaking news and severe weather events.

What You’ll Do:

• Review national PBS programming schedules, tag promotional announcements, produce station ID and pledge‑program announcements, and schedule airtimes with the traffic department.
• Manage automation systems, oversee WRUFTV Flex Channel content, coordinate with membership, traffic, news, and weather departments to schedule programming and log files, and collaborate with CJC stations for local content distribution.
• Develop and enforce procedures that align automation systems with daily logs, conduct daily/weekly checks on the video server and digital asset management system, and acquire program files from external sources.
• Identify new content opportunities with faculty and staff, serve as the local programming contact for WUFTTV, and assist producers with promotion, closed captioning, and quality checks.
• Monitor transmitter power levels and Millhopper tower lighting and coordinate with engineering to maintain compliance with FCC & FAA regulations.

Why UF?

At the University of Florida, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the stability of working for a top‑ranked public institution.

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Generous leave programs
• Tuition assistance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

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About Gainesville

Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is home to Florida’s largest and oldest university, and is one of the state’s centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. The University of Florida and UF Health Shands Hospital are the leading employers in Gainesville and provide jobs for many residents of surrounding counties. Gainesville is also the largest city in Alachua County and is the county seat, with approximately 269,000 residents county‑wide. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.

Expected Salary: $55,000 – $60,000

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Deep understanding of FCC Rules governing broadcast operations.
• Proven experience in a broadcast mastercontrol environment, including operation of TV automation systems, video playout servers, transcoders, and satellite receivers.
• Strong computer skills and experience with video editing software.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills across multiple departments.

Apply Today

• Resume
• A cover letter detailing your broadcast experience, and any relevant certifications
• Three professional references, including names and email addresses
• Additional materials may be requested by the search panel as the process moves forward.

Please direct all questions to search chair, Brian Krieger at [e-mail]

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Applications Close

22 April 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539352