Television Technician (Transmitter Equipment)

Alabama Public Television, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Pension Plan

Sick days

Annual leave days

Holidays

Personal leave

Parental leave

Military leave

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF qualifying employer

Job summary

Alabama Public Television in Madison County is seeking a full-time Television Technician to maintain and repair transmitter equipment across our statewide network. The role involves on-site work, emergency response, and documentation to ensure reliable signal delivery and service to viewers.

The technician will operate and maintain broadcast equipment, follow preventive maintenance plans, and travel to remote sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree from a junior college or technical school in a related field.
• Alternatively, high school diploma with two years of transmitter experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in electronic communications, industrial electronics, computer science, or related field

Tools

Test equipment

Broadcast transmission systems

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

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 employer.