Broadcast Technical Engineer (Broadcast Technician) at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



RADIO-TELEVISION SERVICES (BL-RTVS-IUBLA)



Department Information



Radio and Television Services IT and engineering unit plans to continue their vital work supporting RTVS while providing important services to the IU clients. We will also focus on continuing to execute a capital spending plan to address RTVS's considerable equipment and technology requirements over the next few years.


To learn more about Indiana University Radio and Television Services, please visit our website here.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up, controlling and monitoring all Television broadcast, cable, and satellite signals broadcasting programs to the viewing audience


• Performs a variety of routine technical tasks for monitoring broadcast master control operations and programming services of WTIU-TV, WFIU-FM on-air programming, along with daily TV and Radio service operations.


• Monitors Broadcast program, cable and satellite signals delivery to the viewing audience, as well as corrective action, should problems develop.


• Participates in a variety of standard broadcast and closed-circuit operations, including set up, operation and maintenance of electronic, mechanical and optical equipment in the origination, transmission, reception, and recording of audio and video signals.


• Focuses on operation and production engineering of WTIU/WFIU direct on-air program monitoring, The Media School (student) production, recorded productions, remote, field and post productions, instructional productions, and Media School lab and studio productions.


• Designs, installs, and performs routine and corrective maintenance on other radio and television broadcast quality production systems.


• Performs basic routine and corrective maintenance on broadcast operation equipment.


• Assists maintenance engineers in installation of new broadcast equipment.


• Operates and maintains the Television Master Control (TMC).


• Routes broadcast signals to campus, uplinks sites, and other state destinations.


• Assists in training of temporary and SD (Schedule Directors) workers


• Acts as operational resource on technical operations and on questions regarding policies and procedures.


• Reviews all recorded media from satellite and IPBS interconnection and performs video dubs including internet files received from PBS, other Indiana PBS stations and local FTP (File Transfer Protocol) sites.

General Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the Television Master Control; routes broadcast signals to campuses, up-link sites, and other destinations.


• Assembles and sets up audio and video equipment, cameras, recorders, and other equipment needed for broadcast production both in studio and on location; monitors and operates equipment during production; takes corrective action if problems develop.


• Repairs broadcast equipment; troubleshoots problems using schematic; locates and procures any needed parts; installs part and tests repaired equipment; performs routine and corrective maintenance on equipment.


• Monitors technical advances in field; researches and reports on possible new equipment purchases; design, installs, and integrates new equipment; documents new equipment.


• Operates, monitors, and adjusts transmitters in compliance with FCC regulations.


• Operates and monitors satellite receivers; performs technical evaluations of signals.


• Consults with other broadcasting and production staff to ascertain and configure technical and equipment needs for various productions.


• May provide guidance to lower-level Broadcast Technicians.

Qualifications



Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION



Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Associate's degree in electronics, electronic telecommunications, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years television broadcast experience

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in field production and computer-based editing

SKILLS



Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Highly thorough and dependable

Preferred

• Technically minded


• Team-oriented engineering professional

Working Conditions / Demands



Works with user workstations, video server equipment, broadcasting automation equipment, and file based digital media/streams and closed IP network systems.


This position requires the ability to work shifts during nights, weekends, holidays, and special events. This role requires occasional moving or handling of equipment weighing 10 to 50 pounds and the ability to ascend/descend ladders. The position requires manual dexterity in the set-up and operation of equipment plus the installation of cabling, connectors, and other items. The role requires concentration on multiple program streams and viewing computer screens for extended periods of time.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana



Advertised Salary



$37,232.00 per year dependent upon experience and internal equity.



Work Hours



Hours of work vary according to need.



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Intermediate


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Marketing & Communications


Job Family: Broadcasting & Production


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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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