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Milwaukee Public Broadcasting - Senior Television Engineer (IT Maintenance)
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Position Number: 5836381
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

Milwaukee Public Broadcasting - Senior Television Engineer (IT Maintenance)

Salary: $27.69 - $34.61 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-04939
Closing: 1/8/2025
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Division: Milwaukee PBS

Description

Under the direction of the Chief TV Engineer and Technology, Senior TV Engineer (IT Maintenance), performs a variety of complex and specialized duties of a television broadcast IT in nature involving the implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of television broadcast IT systems, software, equipment, and related systems at Milwaukee PBS Television stations. Performs duties as "Engineer in Charge" on station and remote productions.

Work is varied using established procedures requiring judgment and the making of decisions including supervision and delegation to other specialists. Supervision received is general in nature while works independently referring unusual situations to the supervisor for decision or advice.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

IT Integration into TV Broadcasting: Integrates broadcast IT with broadcast digital video, audio, equipment, and systems, principles, techniques, and maintenance in a broadcast television station environment. Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of TV broadcast IT systems, networks, automation systems, storage systems, servers, digital asset management, traffic systems, digital video and audio, editing and encoding systems, and other associated equipment, systems, and software.
Software Management and Administration: Manages and maintains editing workstations, servers, digital library archives, editing software and all related production software to support Milwaukee PBS programming. Writes/modifies/troubleshoots/implements software solutions for television broadcast equipment and systems.
Digital Platform Management and Administration: Performs technical implementation of internet video/audio/data distribution including streaming, webcasting, podcasting, datacasting, and other new media distribution platforms.
Support and Training: Maintains technical standards for audio and video and IT systems throughout the station. Provides technical support to equipment and system users and supervises training of staff. Implements workflows, provides facility documentation, and collaborates with Television and Video Production instructors to assist in learning opportunities and recommends production equipment for classes and labs.
Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with internal teams, including producers, writers, videographers, editors, etc.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in industry trends and technological advancements of broadcasting, including procedures, software, linear editing and IT equipment systems installation, maintenance, and repair, and digital trends to implement best practices to enhance quality and efficiency. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support station objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and
procedures.

Required Education & Experience:
Associate's degree in television broadcast IT, TV engineering, or related field and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in television broadcast IT/TV engineering functions; or other equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in television broadcast IT, TV engineering, or related field and at least seven (7) of progressively responsible work experience in television broadcast IT/ TV engineering functions.
Preferred Licensure/Certification: Appropriate SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) certifications and/or IT certifications are preferred such as Microsoft networking certification or Microsoft server certification.
COMPETENCIES Customer focus
Action oriented
Values differences
Self-development
Compassion
Cultivates innovation
Optimizes work processes
Ensures accountability
Collaborates
Interpersonal savvy
Communicates effectively
Instills trust Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to perform system administrative and management duties for both physical and virtual systems.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
Knowledge in the following areas: VDI, Microsoft OS Servers, Active Directory, management network infrastructure, data storage, and backup systems.
Knowledge of broadcast television station engineering and production workflow and support, including professional industry edit systems. Knowledge of FCC and broadcast technical standards.
Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
Ability to work independently on multiple projects, meet all deadlines, and coordinate activities to achieve results.
Ability to communicate effectively on sensitive issues through both oral and written means and to establish effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, and the general public.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands.
Strong self-motivation and ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment.

Supplemental Information

Start Date:

This position supports the Milwaukee PBS Television and is available to start immediately.

Hours:

Hiring to fill one (1) full-time vacancy, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per work week. Based out of the Downtown Milwaukee Campus.

Salary:

Salary is determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity. Salary determination will be only based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application, please include complete work history.

Interviews:

Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.

EEO/AA:

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/4615058/milwaukee-public-broadcasting-senior-television-engineer-it-maintenance