University of Central Florida · 19 hours ago
Broadcast Engineer II
Greater Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $95K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Central Florida is a public research university that houses WUCF, Central Florida’s trusted PBS station. They are seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to manage the broadcast engineering team, maintain high voltage broadcast transmitters, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the broadcast engineering unit and operations unit team, while also being an active hands-on/boots on the ground part of the team
Maintain and repair the radio and TV high power broadcast transmitters. Trouble shoot and solve equipment and air chain issues quickly and efficiently. Recognize and work safely, including subordinate safety training and compliance around high voltages and other dangers including the one-million-watt ERP TV transmitter
Manages the design and implementation of engineering designs of electronic systems/equipment utilizing CAD/Visio software. Able to lift 50 pounds and work on step ladders to repair and install equipment and maintain physical plant
Serve as the primary 24/7/365 broadcast engineering emergency contact during unattended nights, weekends and university holidays. Responsible for maintaining a 24/7/365 local area presence to respond to broadcast engineering emergencies or delegating appropriate staff for local on-call coverage
Manages the WUCF owned FM broadcast tower site. This includes managing tower cellphone lease clients and associated business processes required by these clients including working with the UCF General Counsel office on legal contracts required for antenna modifications. Management of structural engineers and tower maintenance companies in coordination with UCF Facilities and UCF Planning Design and Construction departments is also a key responsibility
Manage the maintenance and repair of technical equipment and physical plant including studios, tower sites, transmitter buildings and office building, audio/visual equipment including, but not solely inclusive to internet streaming devices, digital IP audio/video record and play-out systems, non-linear editors, production switchers, routing switchers, encoders, decoders, automation and server/file storage systems
Prepare annual recommended engineering/operation capital and operating/maintenance budget. Manage quotes and bid solicitations and act as the primary liaison on engineering/operations capital and operating/maintenance projects with outside vendors and university departments
Act as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) legally designated “Chief Operator” for both WUCF TV and WUCF FM. Management of technical compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies, including the FCC and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for tower regulations
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the broadcast engineering unit and operations unit team, while also being an active hands-on/boots on the ground part of the team
Maintain and repair the radio and TV high power broadcast transmitters
Trouble shoot and solve equipment and air chain issues quickly and efficiently
Recognize and work safely, including subordinate safety training and compliance around high voltages and other dangers including the one-million-watt ERP TV transmitter
Manages the design and implementation of engineering designs of electronic systems/equipment utilizing CAD/Visio software
Able to lift 50 pounds and work on step ladders to repair and install equipment and maintain physical plant
Serve as the primary 24/7/365 broadcast engineering emergency contact during unattended nights, weekends and university holidays
Responsible for maintaining a 24/7/365 local area presence to respond to broadcast engineering emergencies or delegating appropriate staff for local on-call coverage
Manages the WUCF owned FM broadcast tower site
This includes managing tower cellphone lease clients and associated business processes required by these clients including working with the UCF General Counsel office on legal contracts required for antenna modifications
Management of structural engineers and tower maintenance companies in coordination with UCF Facilities and UCF Planning Design and Construction departments is also a key responsibility
Manage the maintenance and repair of technical equipment and physical plant including studios, tower sites, transmitter buildings and office building, audio/visual equipment including, but not solely inclusive to internet streaming devices, digital IP audio/video record and play-out systems, non-linear editors, production switchers, routing switchers, encoders, decoders, automation and server/file storage systems
Prepare annual recommended engineering/operation capital and operating/maintenance budget
Manage quotes and bid solicitations and act as the primary liaison on engineering/operations capital and operating/maintenance projects with outside vendors and university departments
Act as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) legally designated 'Chief Operator' for both WUCF TV and WUCF FM
Management of technical compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies, including the FCC and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for tower regulations
All other duties as assigned
Preferred
Experience with high power TV and Radio transmitters
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certification
Ability to maintain broadcast towers and antennas
Benefits
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Company
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida is an American public research university in Orlando, Forida.
10001+ employees
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Late StageTotal Funding
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Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Director, Florida Power Electronics Center
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