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Content Summary : Broadcast Engineer (Hybrid Opportunity) at Amherst, for The University of Massachusetts Amherst
Apply now Job no : 526184
Work type : Staff Full Time
Location : UMass Amherst
Department : Communication
Union : PSU
Categories : Facilities / Grounds, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, PSU A
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.
Job Summary
The Broadcast Engineer provides proactive operational support and maintenance for the Departments of Communication and Journalism studios and equipment room (CaJe). Serves as onsite engineer, ensuring fully functional and operating facilities used primarily for course instruction. Manages CaJe operations.
Essential Functions
- Manages CaJe equipment by proactively ensuring that all equipment is operational and prepared for lending. Diagnoses and assesses needed equipment repairs. Makes equipment repairs when applicable or arranges for equipment repairs by approved vendor.
- Hires, trains, and supervises student staff supporting the CaJe during scheduled open hours. Consults with the Director of Studio Operations to determine student employee schedules based on CaJe usage patterns.
- Monitors CaJe equipment lending, ensuring that all equipment is returned at the end of each semester. Contacts students directly who have failed to return equipment.
- Evaluates and monitors technical standards and quality of in-studio and field equipment. Completes all trainings, courses or workshops as instructed by the Director of Studio Operations.
- Collaborates with the Director of Studio Operations and production faculty to ensure that the studios and CaJe equipment are aligned with current and upcoming course needs.
- Installs and assists in the installation of new or upgraded studio production equipment, audio systems, and teleconferencing equipment as directed.
- Coordinates, plans and schedules special studio use requests of faculty, providing on-site support for special requests.
- Collaborates with the Information Technology Manager to coordinate technical and production-based services for students and faculty.
- Implements disaster recovery plan for the broadcast studio systems when necessary.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an academic setting.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Work Schedule
Upload your cover letter and resume, along with your completed application. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination.
Advertised : Jan 14 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : Apr 20 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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