Broadcast Technician

KET-Kentucky Educational Television•Paducah, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to work with an outstanding, respected, and trusted public media team, and to support a wide variety of public affairs and general productions, including Kentucky’s only nightly statewide news program, six locally produced series, and ongoing special programs. KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, broadcasting into 8 states and 10 media markets, and providing live and on-demand streaming services. In addition to offering high-quality PBS programming, KET annually produces hundreds of hours of award-winning local productions and creates nationally recognized educational resources. The facilities are located in beautiful “horse country” with a thriving community that offers affordable living, outstanding educational opportunities, and world class sporting events. This is an opportunity to join an excellent Technology team and to become a part of and grow with one of the most respected public media organizations in the country.

Requirements

Two (2) year technical college degree in electronics or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Moderate physical activity is required, including climbing ladders, occasional handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day; Frequent reaching/pushing/pulling; Occasional bending/stooping.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the operation and maintenance of TV/radio broadcasting equipment, RF telecommunications systems, IP telecommunications systems, digital television systems, digital electronics, and Windows-based computer systems or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance duties on Digital Television RF Systems, Microwave systems, Satellite Transmission Systems, related equipment, facilities, and grounds associated with these systems.
Operate and maintain RF transmission systems, including high power DTV transmitters, remote control equipment, microwave equipment and satellite communications equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair RF transmission equipment to board and/or component level and assist in the implementation of solutions to RF transmission problems.
Install and operate the Next Gen ATSC 3.0 television systems.
Install equipment and make performance measurements as required to maintain state-of-the-art operation.
Provide maintenance to transmitter building, grounds and ancillary equipment including HVAC equipment, UPS systems and emergency generators. Procure supplies and perform necessary maintenance of these facilities.
Assist with the installation, and operation of microwave, IP and satellite communication links for live events.
Support tower lessee equipment installation and changes, including for KSP, NOAA, and other public safety partners.
Maintain and verify necessary records, logs, and reports required by the FCC, local and state agencies. Also maintain internal records including inventory, transmitter reports, vehicle reports, and any special reports requested by KET.
Work a flexible schedule on a regular basis which may include weekend and night shifts as assigned.
Occasionally travel overnight as required.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.