WVTF Northern Broadcast Engineer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Engineering laptop provided

Basic hand tools provided

Job summary

The WVTF Northern Broadcast Engineer at Virginia Tech will support the northern WVTF/Radio IQ transmission network, primarily at transmitter sites in the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Charlottesville areas, while operating in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities include RF transmitter maintenance, site documentation, alarms, and studio support, along with basic networking and IT troubleshooting. Strong self‑start, reliability, and tool proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF transmitter maintenance or related technical field.
• Experience with electronics troubleshooting and test equipment usage.
• Experience with building and grounds maintenance and hand tools.
• Experience with IT networking and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide transmitter site maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain site documentation and verify operations.
• Support studio-transmitter link maintenance and audio monitoring.
• Collaborate with vendors and perform IT/networking tasks as needed.

Skills

RF transmitter maintenance

electronics troubleshooting

building maintenance

IT networking

valid driver’s license

interpersonal communication

Tools

Voltmeter/Ohmmeter

Oscilloscope

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description

The WVTF Northern Broadcast Engineer will provide support and coverage for the northern tier of WVTF/Radio IQ Public Radio transmission network and studio. This position is an integral part of the WVTF/Radio IQ Engineering team. This is a remote position that primarily takes place at transmitter sites in Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Charlottesville areas.

The primary responsibilities include transmitter site maintenance, site documentation, transmission alarms, site projects, and studio support. Responsibilities include but not limited to RF transmitter maintenance and troubleshooting, studio transmitter link maintenance and troubleshooting, building maintenance, cleaning, documentation, verification of operations, audio monitoring, simple networking and IT troubleshooting.

This position requires the ability to be a self-starter, work independently, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge in schematic diagrams, scheduling and working with vendors, and the ability to use electronic test equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in RF transmitter maintenance or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience in electronics troubleshooting and test equipment usage.
• Demonstrated experience with building maintenance, grounds maintenance and hand tool use.
• Demonstrated experience with IT networking.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain solid driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use volt ohm meter, oscilloscope, misc. test equipment.
• Society of Broadcast Engineer certification a plus.
• Practical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction techniques are helpful.
• Familiarity with NPR and public broadcasting, WVTF Public Radio/RADIO IQ and its broadcast coverage area.
• Experience working for a state university or non-profit organization.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Hours per week

25-30 hours per week

Review Date

November 8th, 2026

Additional Information

• Hearing
• Moderate to Heavy Lifting (25+lbs)
• Working in outside elements (Ex: weather)
• Safe Driving Record
• Considerable Walking, Standing, Bending, Stooping
• Vision (i.e., discern colors, contrast, depth)
• Hand/Finger dexterity
• Routine Travel or Telework – (50% or more travel)
• Mileage paid per yearly federal mileage rate
• On call as assigned
• Basic hand tools will be provided
• Engineering Laptop will be provided

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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