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Radio and TV Engineer College Station, TX

Texas A&M University

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Job Title

Radio and TV Engineer

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Broadcast Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are

KAMU Studios utilizes its TV and radio broadcasting and production resources, along with its many digital distribution channels, to provide unique and compelling content, continuing its more than 50-year legacy as a trusted public media source. We support Texas A&M Universitys mission by providing hands-on training for students, delivering educational and informational programming for all ages, and fostering original storytelling for the Bryan-College Station community and the entire Brazos Valley. 

What we want

The Radio and TV Engineer, under general supervision, installs, modifies, and maintains electronic radio and TV equipment in a broadcast installation. Responsible for the maintenance of equipment supporting the technical operations of  KAMU- TV and FM. Maintains as-built system documentation, spare parts inventory, technical information and software backups for critical broadcast systems and equipment.

What you need to know

Required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a rotational schedule with other engineers. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts will be required.

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates education and experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

  • Associate’s degree in engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Two years of experience in the maintenance of electronic equipment.

Preferred Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or in electrical engineering technology. Advanced military training in electronics, communications maintenance and repair.

  • Two years of experience in a broadcast or cable TV origination environment with demonstrated component level repair ability. Experience on a production remote or satellite uplink truck. Full-time experience in the technical operation, maintenance and repair of broadcast equipment, to include live event experience in technical broadcast control room and/or multiple camera operations.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

SMPTE or SBE certifications, vendor certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to troubleshoot to component level. Working knowledge of FCC rules & regulations.

 

Responsibilities

Equipment Preventative & Emergency Maintenance:

Maintains all equipment supporting the technical operations of  KAMU- TV and FM. Equipment includes (but not limited to): radio and TV transmitters, TV studio & field cameras, video production systems, video graphics systems, routing systems, audio consoles, AoIP distribution systems, satellite receiver/decoders, audio/video codec(s), H.xxx audio/video encoding, ATSC encoding/multiplexing/PSIPsystems, EAS systems, and various audio and/or video backhaul systems (campus, cellular, wireless) found in the studio or remote locations.

 

Installation, and Operation:

Installs, and operates streaming equipment, telecom system and equipment. Installs and configures all equipment supporting the technical operations of KAMU.

 

Operations Support:

Provides technical support and/or operational support for KAMU productions in the studio and/or field locations. Performs setup and configuration of backhaul audio and/or video links via campus fiber, IP network, or wireless mediums.

  

Functional Support:

Maintains as-built system documentation, spare parts inventory, technical information and software backups for critical broadcast systems and equipment.

 

Why Texas A&M University?  

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.