Media Systems Engineer

Oregon Public Broadcasting•Portland, OR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

OPB is seeking a Media Systems Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, and documentation of the technical infrastructure that supports OPB’s content creation, distribution and broadcasts. This role works in conjunction with Technology management, Engineering Staff, IT staff, and end users to ensure smooth technical operation throughout OPB’s media distribution chain. Responds to outages or equipment malfunctions with emergency maintenance. Helps design and implement new technology to enable the achievement of OPB’s goals. Provides professional and friendly service to end users through a help desk system. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to support a mission-driven organization delivering public media to communities across the region.

Requirements

One to three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or internships, in broadcast or audio/visual media, IT, or a related technical field.
Basic troubleshooting skills and aptitude to learn how to diagnose issues in video, audio, RF, and IP-based systems.
Clear oral and written communication skills, with the ability to document work performed and explain technical issues.
Customer service oriented and professional, with the ability to work well with engineers, IT staff, and end users.
Ability to follow standardized procedures, manage multiple tasks, and complete work accurately in a fast-paced operational environment.
Organized and detail-oriented, with an interest in teamwork and continuous learning.
Familiarity with common broadcast signal types and standards such as SDI, AES, analog audio/video, and introductory knowledge of IP-based media systems.
Basic understanding of media file formats and codecs such as MXF, MP4, WAV, H.264, and H.265.
Foundational understanding of video and audio signal flow.
Exposure to broadcast or media systems installation, maintenance, or operations.
Familiarity with basic test equipment used in broadcast or media environments.
Introductory knowledge of IP networking concepts such as VLANs, multicast, and routing.
Awareness of modern broadcast technologies including IP media, AoIP, and automation systems.
Basic awareness of cybersecurity best practices for technical systems.
Experience working with Windows-based computers; exposure to servers or virtualized systems is a plus.
Basic familiarity with non-linear editing systems or digital audio workstations.
Ability to learn and maintain technical documentation.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Interest in and enthusiasm for the mission of OPB and public service media.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or coursework in Electronics, Broadcast Technology, IT, or related field.
Internship, apprenticeship, or academic project experience involving broadcast, media, or IT systems.
Experience working with network monitoring protocols such as SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
Familiarity with APIs and system integrations for monitoring, control, and automation of broadcast or media systems.
General awareness of RF transmission systems, broadcast safety practices, and regulatory considerations.
Interest in pursuing SBE certification.
Experience creating basic technical documentation using tools such as Visio or similar.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar editing tools.
Exposure to IP-based audio or video systems.
Introductory experience with cloud-based or virtualized systems.
Exposure to remote or distributed production workflows.
Basic scripting or automation experience through coursework or personal projects.
Introductory knowledge of ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV).
Field or transmitter site experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

With minimal supervision, repair, maintain, update, and install video, audio, and distribution-related electronic systems and equipment. This includes responding to help desk tickets, working with automation systems, video servers and routers, and quickly fixing tools and systems used by content creators. This also includes data entry for OPB’s purchasing and tracking systems
Coordination with IT department on design requirements for servers and IP network; installation and updating of software/firmware and tracking of IP and VLAN usage
Documentation of maintenance records using Visio, CAD, Word, Excel. Maintain and update all drawings and update all equipment maintenance records. Procedures developed to accomplish this will be organized and understood by all.
Other duties as assigned.

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