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Washington State University Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations Lead in Pullman, Washington
Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations Lead
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
March 23, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1137-NNADMINPRO - Information Systems Coordinator, 1137-YNADMINPRO - Information Systems Coordinator
Business Title:
Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations Lead
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations Lead, you will oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of eight radio broadcast systems and associated radio studios, supporting Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) and the Edward R. Murrow College of Communications (MCC). You will also assist other NWPB engineering team members with the remaining 30 stations across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, under the direction of the Broadcast Chief Engineer.
Your key responsibilities will include maintaining studio-to-transmitter links, satellite downlinks, Emergency Alert Systems, telemetry systems, and other broadcast-related components to meet QOS standards and comply with FCC and FAA guidelines. You will manage complex systems including IP-based radio, FM (including HD/digital FM), and AM radio transmission, satellite downlinks, emergency standby power configurations, central routing and processing infrastructure, and related computer-based monitoring and control. Additionally, you will maintain and modify radio studio systems such as Audio-over-IP network components (servers, switches, operating systems, etc.), audio mixing boards, microphones, and microphone pre-amplifiers as needed.
In this position, you will provide effective instruction during the installation and modification of broadcast systems and lead team projects.
Located in Wenatchee, WA, you will work independently from the NWPB headquarters, managing broadcast facilities. You will occasionally travel across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon to support system-wide initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree and three (3) years professional experience OR a combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years from which comparable knowledge and abilities are acquired. Education and experience may be tailored to specific need requirements of position.
• Proven experience in broadcast engineering, including installation, maintenance, and repair of radio and television broadcast systems.
• Strong knowledge of FCC and FAA guidelines.
• Ability to manage complex broadcast systems and infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Experience working as a member of a diverse team under deadline constraints.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/and departmental driving standards.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, occasionally travel, drive long distances, and occasionally work outside normal business hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with