Broadcast Engineer

City of Chandler • Chandler, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chandler's Emmy Award-winning Digital Media Division is a team of creative and technical professionals who use innovative media technology to inform, engage, and connect the community with local government. We support a state-of-the-art broadcast, multi-media production studio, and audiovisual environment while delivering high-quality content that make a meaningful impact on residents. We are looking for a customer-focused Broadcast Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting advanced media technology. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in broadcast, production, post-production and audiovisual systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, maintain critical infrastructure, and ensure reliable operations during live and recorded productions. This individual will provide technical leadership for system integrations, technology upgrades, vendor coordination, and long-term maintenance of the City's media and AV systems. Success in this role requires a proactive problem solver who can balance day-to-day operational support with strategic planning and continuous improvement of our broadcast and production environments.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Engineering, Media Production, Computer Science or a related field
• 5 years of experience supporting broadcast, video production, audiovisual, or related technical systems
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining broadcast equipment, studio systems, audiovisual infrastructure and production workflows
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of broadcast engineering principles, video production systems, audiovisual technologies, and end-to-end media workflows.
• Certifications such as AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist), Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) certifications, and other broadcast engineering or audiovisual certifications.
• Knowledge of broadcast signal flow, IP-based production workflows, AV system integration, RF systems, and overall broadcast infrastructure.
• Experience with editing workflows and shared storage systems, including media asset management platforms, supporting collaborative multi-user production environments.
• Experience with studio lighting design, DMX systems, and lighting console programming in professional broadcast environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for system integrations, technology upgrades, vendor coordination, and long-term maintenance of the City's media and AV systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, maintain critical infrastructure, and ensure reliable operations during live and recorded productions.
• Balance day-to-day operational support with strategic planning and continuous improvement of our broadcast and production environments.
• Support advanced media technology.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize broadcast, production, post-production, lighting, and audiovisual systems and equipment to ensure reliable day-to-day operational performance.
• Diagnose technical issues quickly during live or scheduled productions and coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and technical support teams to resolve problems.
• Install, configure, and integrate broadcast, AV, and production equipment, including cinema cameras, switchers, audio systems, and related technologies.

Benefits

• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level