SDPB Broadcast Operations Technician (Temporary)

State of South Dakota; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

South Dakota Public Broadcasting in Vermillion, SD seeks a part-time technician to operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment. You will read meters, observe transmitter components for issues, and assist in minor maintenance of broadcast gear.

The role requires ability to work independently, some evenings and overnight shifts, in a climate-controlled room. This is a temporary, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Qualifications

• Operates and monitors transmitting equipment and related systems.
• Ensures compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
• Understands and applies IP networking concepts.
• Interprets electronics terminology relevant to broadcast equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment.
• Read meters and observe transmitter components for issues.
• Assist in minor maintenance of broadcast equipment.
• Switch video and audio sources as needed.

Skills

broadcast operations

FCC rules

IP networking

electronics terminology

Job description

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is a statewide, joint radio and television network and 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 other equipment for possible problems, assist in minor maintenance of broadcast equipment, and switch video and audio sources.

General Requirements

Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• broadcast operations
• Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations
• IP networking
• electronics terminology

Abilities

• navigate MS Windows folders and files
• use MS Office products
• follow broadcast station program schedules
• take meter readings
• work independently

Other Information

Position is 24 hours per week. The schedule requires some evenings and overnight shifts in a climate‑controlled room. This is a temporary, non‑benefited position, exempt from civil service.

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