Broadcast Engineering Technician

Broadcast Engineering Technician

Prince George's Community College

Largo, MD 20774

The Broadcast Engineering Technician is responsible for the health and maintenance of all editing stations, SAN, and control room server systems. The Broadcast Engineering Technician is responsible for maintaining IT systems, video server systems, digital video systems (HD SDI) including cameras, switchers, routers and studio lighting controls. The Broadcast Engineering Technician provides troubleshooting on both PC and MAC production platforms from a working knowledge of production and post-production workflows with Avid Media Composer and Apple Final Cut Pro.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.

Associates degree or equivalent formal training in related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Combination of education and related experience for a total of five to six years in technical experience in television field. Certification, in broadcasting electronic technology, electrical engineering, SBE certification, preferred Three years of experience in a position directly related to higher education, community relations or related professional area. Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

1. Electrical and mechanical skills necessary to troubleshoot complex electronic problems.
2. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex digital and analog electronic problems.
3. Experience monitoring and solving technical problems related to digital broadcast systems.
4. Working knowledge of electronic test equipment.
5. A strong IT background.
6. Extent of experience supporting production personnel with technical issues.
7. Ability to read and comprehend operations manuals and electronics schematics and drawings.
8. Knowledge and experience with HDTV, MPEG2, automation, and broadcast production workflows.
9. Knowledge of and experience with AVID servers, MAC and Windows operating systems, databases and radio broadcast equipment.
10. Experience operating a television scheduling system, CG system, and encoding systems.
11. Experience with AVID MC, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or other video editing tools.
12. Experience with computer based software and systems.
13. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with non-linear editing systems.
14. Experience with networked delivery of analog and digital media.
15. Experience in master control, video over IP, streaming video, VOD, digital signage, and wireless
    delivery.
16. Demonstrated team-oriented attitude and a dedication to quality.
17. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (e.g. written, verbal).
18. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals within diverse groups (e.g., faculty, staff, and students.)

To review posting and apply for this position: http://pgcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/3683

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum qualification and criteria listed because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application.

http://www.pgcc.edu/

Prince George’s Community College is a smoke and tobacco-free college.

Prince George’s Community College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment to the end that this institution will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, marital status, religion, age, or status as a qualified disabled person, or as a qualified disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.

Prince George's Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504/ADA Institution. The Chief of Staff, Room 130, Kent Hall coordinates the college’s program of nondiscrimination.

Posted 11/6/2014