Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

New York Public Radio • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Broadcast Engineer will assist with daily technical support, preventative maintenance, and basic first-level troubleshooting as necessary to ensure smooth operation of New York Public Radio’s complex and fast-paced live broadcast environment, while dividing their time between maintenance shop projects and Master Control coverage. The Broadcast Engineer must possess a mix of experience, creativity, and a thirst for exploration as NYPR continuously pushes the boundaries of new technologies.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent broadcast engineering experience required (three or more years)
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic broadcast operations, equipment, facilities, and systems
• Experience as an FM or AM Control Point Operator
• Experience with IP-based broadcast equipment, audio routers, consoles, signal processing, and playback systems
• Demonstrated problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills to the system level
• Familiar with RF/IF/Audio/UTP cable and connector fabrication and termination methods
• Familiar with Windows and Linux based operating systems
• Familiar with RF/IF transmission systems, STL, and receive-only (RO) satellite distribution
• Ability to prioritize, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues in an unsupervised manner
• Ability to think creatively and be an active contributor in a diverse team environment.
• MS Office and/or AutoCAD Proficient
• Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• SBE certification desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide basic, first-level technical assistance for all control room, studio, and production systems, broadcast consoles, phone systems, codecs, and digital/analog audio routing systems
• Assist Maintenance Engineering with engineering tasks, projects and troubleshooting as needed
• Provide Master Control shift coverage and VR (Vacation Relief) as required
• Ability to work weekday/weekend 1st or 2nd shift hours on site
• Perform checklist driven show support and preparation as needed
• Maintain all technical areas in an organized and safe condition
• Follows NYPR standard operating procedures and demonstrates best engineering practices
• Support special engineering projects as assigned

Benefits

• New York Public Radio also offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with vacation time, personal days, sick time and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree