SDPB Broadcast Operations Technician (Temporary)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

South Dakota Public Broadcasting in Pierre seeks a part-time Broadcast Technician to operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment in a climate-controlled room.

The role involves reading meters, observing transmitter components for issues, and assisting in minor maintenance of broadcast equipment and switching of video and audio sources. Schedule includes some evenings and overnight shifts; position is temporary and non-benefited, exempt from civil service.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
• Knowledge of broadcast operations, FCC rules and regulations, IP networking, and electronics terminology.
• Ability to navigate MS Windows folders and files, use MS Office products, follow broadcast station program schedules, take meter readings, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment.
• Read meters, observe transmitter components and equipment for possible problems.
• Assist in minor maintenance of broadcast equipment and switching of video and audio sources.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Electronics terminology

Meter readings

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Job description

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is a statewide, joint radio and television network, serving as South Dakota’s NPR and PBS affiliates. The role is to operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment, read meters, observe transmitter components and equipment for possible issues, and assist in minor maintenance of broadcast equipment and switching of video and audio sources.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment.
• Read meters, observe transmitter components and equipment for possible problems.
• Assist in minor maintenance of broadcast equipment and switching of video and audio sources.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
• Knowledge of broadcast operations, FCC rules and regulations, IP networking, and electronics terminology.
• Ability to navigate MS Windows folders and files, use MS Office products, follow broadcast station program schedules, take meter readings, and work independently.

Other Information

• Position is 24 hours per week. Schedule requires some evenings and overnight shifts in a climate‑controlled room.
• Temporary, non‑benefited position exempt from civil service.