Studio & Field Broadcast Engineer: TV/Radio Tech

University of Montana; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Mandatory retirement plan

Partial tuition waiver

Wellness program

Job summary

The University of Montana's Broadcast Media division invites applications for a Broadcast Engineer to support MontanaPBS, Montana Public Radio, and SOJ operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and support studio, field, and transmitter systems.

The role covers remote productions and equipment across cameras, video switchers, routers, servers, and AoIP networks; supervision of student staff and travel to remote sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary technical training in broadcast engineering or related field plus three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience.
• Valid Montana driver's license by start date with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast equipment to component level using test equipment.
• Working knowledge of HD-SDI video and AoIP technologies (AES67, Livewire+, Dante).
• Experience supporting studio and remote live Digital TV and Radio production.
• Intermediate soldering and basic fabrication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, networking, and non-linear video editing software.
• Ability to operate snowmobiles, 4WD trucks and tow a trailer; hike or ski to remote sites; travel in extreme weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install broadcast, audio, video, and related systems.
• Support television, radio, studio, field, remote, and transmission operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure equipment meets industry and regulatory standards.
• Install, upgrade, and integrate broadcast, computer, networking, and related technology systems.
• Provide technical support to productions, staff, faculty, students, and other users.
• Collaborate with technical and IT teams on projects, troubleshooting, system improvements, and technology planning.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to student employees, interns, and contractors as assigned.
• Provide field support and travel to remote and geographically challenging broadcast sites as required.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

HD-SDI video

AoIP (AES67 Livewire+ Dante)

Troubleshooting

IT & networking proficiency

Soldering

Field travel

Remote production

Education

Technical training in broadcast/related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Test equipment

Job description

The University of Montana's Broadcast Media division invites applications for a Broadcast Engineer to support MontanaPBS, Montana Public Radio, and SOJ operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and support studio, field, and transmitter systems.

The role covers remote productions and equipment across cameras, video switchers, routers, servers, and AoIP networks; supervision of student staff and travel to remote sites may be required.