Broadcast Engineer

WHYY • State College, PA

3d

About The Position

The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing WPSU's broadcast, production, and transmission equipment. The role ensures the reliability and technical quality of radio, television, and digital media operations, supports staff with technical needs, and helps maintain compliance with FCC regulations and industry standards.

The position also supports live and recorded productions, maintains broadcast automation, networking, digital media, and archive systems, and coordinates with vendors and contractors on equipment work. It includes participating in on-call rotations and providing technical support during evenings, weekends, or emergencies as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of broadcast automation, IP networking, RF systems, and audio/video signal flow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining broadcast, audio/video, IT, or electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast, production, and transmission equipment.
• Monitor broadcast systems to ensure uninterrupted on-air operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Install, configure, and upgrade broadcast, audio, video, and IT-related equipment.
• Assist the IT team with desktop support as needed.
• Respond to technical issues and equipment failures in a timely manner.
• Support live and recorded productions with technical setup and operation.
• Maintain broadcast automation, networking, and digital media systems.
• Assist with upgrading and maintaining media archive and storage systems as needed.
• Assist with transmitter maintenance and ensure compliance with FCC regulations and station policies.
• Ensure compliance with EAS Alert monitoring.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment repairs, upgrades, and installations.
• Stay current on emerging broadcast technologies and recommend improvements to station infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide technical support during evenings, weekends, or emergencies as needed.
• Perform duties within the bounds of OSHA and WHYY safety guidelines and inform management of safety concerns and deficiencies.

What This Job Offers

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