Television Technician

Current Newspaper; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alabama Public Television is seeking a full-time Television Technician to support transmitter equipment operations across the statewide network. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining broadcast transmission gear, executing preventive maintenance, and responding to emergencies to ensure continuous signal delivery.

The role requires a two-year degree or equivalent experience, valid Alabama driver’s license, and occasional travel to remote transmitter sites. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in electronic communications, industrial electronics, or related field.
• HS diploma or GED plus 2 years’ transmitter equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair electronic television transmission equipment.
• Develop and follow a preventive maintenance schedule.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance needs to restore signals.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using test and monitoring tools.
• Complete requisitions and reports accurately.
• Travel to remote sites using company vehicles.
• Maintain site appearances during remote visits.
• Build positive relationships with coworkers and partners.
• Continuously improve technical skills.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Two-year technical degree in electronics

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking a full-time Television Technician to assist in our transmitter equipment operations area. The current position opening is in Madison County. APT operates 9 fiber-connected transmitter sites and 18 microwave sites with over 2200 miles of digital bidirectional microwave paths.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and repairing broadcast transmission equipment, ensuring reliable signal delivery across APT’s statewide network. They will work both independently and collaboratively to support technical operations, respond to emergencies, and contribute to the overall mission of public broadcasting in Alabama.

DUTIES:

• Operate, maintain, and repair electronic television production and broadcasting equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisor to develop and follow a preventive maintenance schedule for assigned equipment.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance needs to restore broadcast signals.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using test and monitoring tools, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Complete documentation such as requisitions and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Operate and maintain vehicles for travel to remote broadcast sites.
• Maintain site appearances during remote visits.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, partner agencies, and viewers.
• Continuously improve technical skills related to equipment operation and maintenance.

SALARY RANGE: $33,064.80 - $61,063.20 (commensurate with experience)

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Vision, Cancer, and FSA insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
Pension Plan and Optional Deferred Compensation Programs
13 Sick days per year (accrued time off)
13 – 29 Annual leave days per year (accrued time off)
13 Holidays per year
1 Personal leave day per year
Paid parental leave
168 Hours of military leave per year
Employee Assistance Program
PSLF Qualifying Employer

Alabama Public Television is an Equal Employment Opportunity employe

Graduation from a junior college or technical school with a two year degree in electronic communications, industrial electronics, computer science, or a closely related major

OR

High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of experience operating and maintaining broadcast transmitter equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession Valid Alabama driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
Position requires occasional travel to remote transmitter sites, sometimes in rural locations, for equipment maintenance, emergency repairs, and technical inspections.