What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast Engineer position at DC Career Site?
BROADCAST ENGINEER
Job Code: 01125 Salary Grade: 21, $62,397 - $100,460, FLSA: Exempt
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to maintain television production and broadcasting equipment.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules
to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes
employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee
performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and department
director; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet
objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned
work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned
staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides
progress and activity reports to department director.
Coordinates audiovisual technical team and vendors for field productions; assigns technical teams
for events; manages pre-and post-production activities; coordinates equipment repair and
maintenance; and conducts site visits to create or verify technical plans for field shoots.
Operates a wide variety of equipment, systems, and technology related to audio/video and
broadcast operations, including television broadcasting and cable systems, analog and digital
audio/video production equipment, production consoles and switchers, audio and video editing
systems, playout systems, video cameras, viewing and duplicating equipment, lighting consoles,
studio lights, teleprompters, monitors, and related technology; checks and tests equipment daily;
operates, calibrates, and makes adjustments to equipment; and assists and instructs co-workers in
equipment use.
Maintains and repairs a wide variety of television production and broadcasting equipment,
systems, and technology: creates and implements maintenance and calibration schedule for all
equipment; cleans and performs routine maintenance on all equipment; utilizes equipment
manuals, CAD drawings, and other technical materials to analyze and resolve problems;
troubleshoots problems and failures; repairs, replaces, or modifies equipment both in the office
and on location; and performs regular quality and continuity checks on all broadcast channels, live
streaming and web content.
Operates transmitters and associated broadcasting equipment in accordance with Federal
Communications Commission regulations; and ensures equipment provides and sustains a quality
signal.
Installs new equipment and systems: identifies broadcasting equipment needs; makes equipment
upgrade and purchase recommendations; and assembles and installs equipment.
Trains production and editing staff; conducts informal training sessions with production and
editing staff on new or upgraded equipment; and trains audio and video equipment users on correct
operation and field maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field; three years of experience
in the maintenance and repair of television broadcasting equipment; or any equivalent combination
of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities
for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s
license.
Salary : $62,397 - $100,460
