Public Media Broadcast Engineer: Studio & Playout Expert

KET-Kentucky Educational Television; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) in Lexington, KY invites applications for a full-time Television Broadcast Engineer. You will be part of a six-person engineering team supporting a modern television studio, production, and broadcast environment, including master control and remote productions.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with broadcast equipment, Windows-based systems, and IP networks, with a proactive approach to documentation, security, and workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in the operation and troubleshooting of Windows-based systems and television studio, postproduction, and master control playout systems.
• Working knowledge of broadcast test generators, test equipment and signal monitoring systems
• Working knowledge of IP networking and configuration
• Knowledge and experience in the utilization of AI tools to enhance productivity and effective troubleshooting is preferred.
• Must be able to work under deadline pressure in an efficient, creative, and positive manner.
• Communication and professional interpersonal skills, dress and appearance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain broadcast equipment, including master control, production studios, post-production systems and other technologies.
• Update system components, including hardware and software, and ensure security standards, protocols, and drivers are properly managed.
• Help maintain records and decommission systems.
• Ensure network and physical security procedures are maintained and enforced.
• Configure, control, and monitor camera and video levels for studio and remote productions.
• Liaison with IT Systems Administrators, Transmissions Engineers, Production Staff and Web Developers to enhance network efficiencies, improve workflows, and solve problems.
• Help maintain records of systems configurations and workflow SOPs, ensure that documentation is updated as systems are modified, or new systems installed.
• Effectively collaborate with team members by sharing skills, knowledge, and processes. Seek and participate in training opportunities.

Skills

Windows-based systems operation

IP networking

AI tools usage

Deadline-driven

Tools

routing and distribution systems

video servers

playout automation systems

multiviewers

transcoding

LTO libraries

production switchers

digital audio systems

graphics systems

non-linear edit systems

MAM

VTRs

studio and field cameras and lenses

Job description

Kentucky Educational Television (KET) in Lexington, KY invites applications for a full-time Television Broadcast Engineer. You will be part of a six-person engineering team supporting a modern television studio, production, and broadcast environment, including master control and remote productions.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with broadcast equipment, Windows-based systems, and IP networks, with a proactive approach to documentation, security, and workflow improvements.