RF & ATSC Broadcast Technician

KET - Kentucky Educational Television; Paducah (KY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Retirement savings

Descripción de la vacante

KET - Kentucky Educational Television, Western Kentucky Region, seeks a Broadcast Technician to maintain RF, microwave, and satellite systems and facilities for the Western Kentucky Region.

The role involves working with high power DTV transmitters, ATSC 3.0 systems, and live-event links, with occasional weekend or overnight travel as needed. You will join a respected public media team delivering PBS programming and local productions to millions.

Formación

• Two (2) year technical college degree in electronics or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of TV/radio broadcasting equipment, RF telecommunications systems, IP telecommunications systems, digital television systems, digital electronics, and Windows-based computer systems or equivalent.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and maintain RF transmission systems, including high power DTV transmitters, remote control equipment, microwave equipment and satellite communications equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair RF transmission equipment to board and/or component level and assist in the implementation of solutions to RF transmission problems.
• Install and operate the Next Gen ATSC 3.0 television systems.
• Install equipment and make performance measurements as required to maintain state-of-the-art operation.
• Provide maintenance to transmitter building, grounds and ancillary equipment including HVAC equipment, UPS systems and emergency generators.
• Assist with the installation, and operation of microwave, IP and satellite communication links for live events.
• Support tower lessee equipment installation and changes, including for KSP, NOAA, and other public safety partners.
• Maintain and verify necessary records, logs, and reports required by the FCC, local and state agencies.

Conocimientos

RF transmission

Troubleshooting

ATSC 3.0

Maintenance

Windows OS

Valid driver’s license

Educación

Two-year technical college degree in electronics

Herramientas

HVAC equipment

UPS systems

Emergency generators

Descripción del empleo

KET - Kentucky Educational Television, Western Kentucky Region, seeks a Broadcast Technician to maintain RF, microwave, and satellite systems and facilities for the Western Kentucky Region.

The role involves working with high power DTV transmitters, ATSC 3.0 systems, and live-event links, with occasional weekend or overnight travel as needed. You will join a respected public media team delivering PBS programming and local productions to millions.