KET-Kentucky Educational Television

Public broadcaster delivering education and arts

Broadcast Technician

Telecommunications EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePaducah, KY, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A two-year technical college degree in electronics or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Moderate physical activity is required, including climbing ladders; occasional handling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day; frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling; and occasional bending or stooping.
Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain RF transmission systems, including high-power digital television transmitters, remote-control equipment, microwave equipment, and satellite communications equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair RF transmission equipment to board and/or component level and assist in implementing solutions to RF transmission problems.
Install and operate NextGen ATSC 3.0 television systems.
Install equipment and make performance measurements as required to maintain state-of-the-art operation.
Maintain transmitter buildings, grounds, and ancillary equipment, including HVAC equipment, UPS systems, and emergency generators; procure supplies and perform necessary facility maintenance.
Assist with installing and operating microwave, IP, and satellite communication links for live events.
Support tower lessee equipment installation and changes, including equipment for KSP, NOAA, and other public safety partners.
Maintain and verify records, logs, and reports required by the FCC and local and state agencies; maintain internal inventory, transmitter, and vehicle reports and any special reports requested by KET.
Work a flexible schedule regularly, which may include weekend and night shifts as assigned.
Occasionally travel overnight as required.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s mission.

Desired Qualifications

Experience operating and maintaining television/radio broadcasting equipment, RF telecommunications systems, IP telecommunications systems, digital television systems, digital electronics, and Windows-based computer systems, or equivalent. Training necessary to perform the required functions will be provided.

Broadcast Technician

Western Kentucky Region

Used by more than two million people each week, KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, and broadcasts into 8 states and 10 media markets, along with providing live and on-demand streaming services. In addition to offering high-quality PBS programming, KET annually produces hundreds of hours of award-winning local productions and creates nationally recognized educational resources.

This is a unique opportunity to work with an outstanding, respected, and trusted public media team, and to support a wide variety of public affairs and general productions, including Kentucky’s only nightly statewide news program, six locally produced series, and ongoing special programs.

As a Broadcast Technician, the individual selected for this role will perform maintenance duties on Digital Television RF Systems, Microwave systems, Satellite Transmission Systems, related equipment, facilities, and grounds associated with these systems. KET is Kentucky's only statewide broadcast network, operating in 16 full power transmitters and three translators, as well as two NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 stations (Louisville and Cincinnati).

This is an opportunity to join an excellent Technology team and to become a part of and grow with one of the most respected public media organizations in the country.

Our ideal Candidate will:
Operate and maintain RF transmission systems, including high power DTV transmitters, remote control equipment, microwave equipment and satellite communications equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair RF transmission equipment to board and/or component level and assist in the implementation of solutions to RF transmission problems.

Install and operate the Next Gen ATSC 3.0 television systems.

Install equipment and make performance measurements as required to maintain state-of-the-art operation.

Provide maintenance to transmitter building, grounds and ancillary equipment including HVAC equipment, UPS systems and emergency generators. Procure supplies and perform necessary maintenance of these facilities.

Assist with the installation, and operation of microwave, IP and satellite communication links for live events.

Support tower lessee equipment installation and changes, including for KSP, NOAA, and other public safety partners.

Maintain and verify necessary records, logs, and reports required by the FCC, local and state agencies. Also maintain internal records including inventory, transmitter reports, vehicle reports, and any special reports requested by KET.

Work a flexible schedule on a regular basis which may include weekend and night shifts as assigned. Occasionally travel overnight as required.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Successful applicants will have the following minimum qualifications, skills, and experience:
Two (2) year technical college degree in electronics or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of TV/radio broadcasting equipment, RF telecommunications systems, IP telecommunications systems, digital television systems, digital electronics, and Windows-based computer systems or equivalent is desirable. KET will supply training necessary to perform the required functions.

Moderate physical activity is required, including climbing ladders, occasional handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day; Frequent reaching/pushing/pulling; Occasional bending/stooping.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Working with KET has its benefits!

KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally. Additionally, employees are offered paid time off, several health insurance plan selections, and retirement savings options.

The salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

Connect with us now by applying at www.ket.org/jobs, and please send questions to [email protected].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

KET-Kentucky Educational Television

Public broadcaster delivering education and arts

KET is Kentucky's public media and education network, delivering schooling and learning resources through TV and digital platforms. It creates early childhood programs, K-12 materials, online high school courses, teacher development, and adult/workforce training, along with public affairs and arts programming. Its differentiator is a statewide, nonprofit public service with broad reach via 16 transmitters and online channels, designed to provide access to education regardless of background or location. Its goal is to educate, inform, and inspire Kentuckians by enabling quality education and lifelong learning for all.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lexington, KY
Founded: 1968

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