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Broadcast Technician operates equipment used in broadcasts. Provides maintenance of equipment when necessary. Being a Broadcast Technician may require an associate's degree or its equivalent, as well as 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Broadcast Technician relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Maintenance or Satellite Transmission Technician (Broadcast Television)
  • PBS
  • Alexandria, VA FULL_TIME
  • Position Title:

    Maintenance Technician

    Department:

    Distribution, Infrastructure & Operations

    Corporate Area:

    Digital & Marketing

    Status:

    Regular, Full time NonExempt

    Manager Title:

    Position Overview:

    The Technician will provide technical support of various PBS systems located at the PBS Technology Center in Alexandria, Virginia on a Full-Time or Standby basis.

    Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

    • Perform periodic maintenance on broadcast video and transmission equipment.
    • Troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate system issues as needed.
    • Equipment installation and configuration.
    • Monitor PBS discussion boards and respond/escalate as needed.
    • Coordinate and monitor outside contractors working on technical equipment.
    • Write, review and update maintenance SOP's.
    • Perform fault isolation and maintain systems using evaluation and test equipment.
    • Adjust and repair modules and system components to maintain system reliability at optimum levels.
    • Utilize spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, signal generators, and audio- and video-switchers to perform job duties.
    • Configure and operate PBS owned earth station equipment to access satellite transponders and to provide uplink and turn-around services at primary and emergency earth stations.
    • Monitor satellite feeds to PBS member stations.
    • Operate PBS transponder management systems to ensure proper satellite transponder loading and power balancing.
    • Respond to customer problems relating to satellite interference and ground equipment failures.
    • Maintain FCC master station logs for RF transmitters.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.


    Requirements for success:

    • Minimum three to five years of prior experience in a broadcast or cable television environment.
    • Must be competent in operations, troubleshooting, general repairs, calibration, and installation of state-of-the-art broadcast equipment including digital and analog signal monitoring, processing and distribution equipment.
    • Knowledge of digital television, video, audio, control, automation, video servers, switchers, and other television equipment.
    • Strong computers skills with a good understanding of IP based LAN, WAN and Internet- and cloud-based systems with extensive experience in configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches and similar equipment. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
    • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
    • Ability to work independently on assignments and report back on progress.
    • Excellent stress and crisis management skills – must be able to make informed and appropriate decisions under pressure.
    • Strong interpersonal and communications skills – must be able to work comfortably in highly diverse, cross-departmental teams and interact effectively with member station representatives.
    • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or other high-end drafting software.
    • Perform “hands on” work such as pulling cables, installing equipment, and related activities.
    • This position requires standing, and the ability to lift physical equipment.
    • This Is a union position, is shift based and may require evening, overnight, and weekend work.


    Upon hire the official job title will be Maintenance Technician, NOC.

    PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Broadcast Apprentice
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description SummaryProvide support help to senior engineers with the operation, maintenance, and integration of new and existing broadcast technology. Assist with engineering broadcasts including ...
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Broadcast Engineer
  • WETA/PBS NewsHour
  • Arlington, VA FULL_TIME
  • Description Broadcast Engineer Full Time, Non-Exempt, IBEW covered Reports to: Senior Director, Engineering JOB OBJECTIVE Perform preventive and corrective technical maintenance on all broadcast and p...
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Technician
  • Next Level Technician
  • Quantico, VA FULL_TIME
  • Next Level Technician is urgently looking for Rack and Stack technician in the Quantico VA area. If you have experience installing switches, servers, UPS and are looking to have more security in your ...
  • 20 Days Ago
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Maintenance Technician - Martinsville, VA
  • Signode -Maintenance Technician
  • Martinsville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Maintenance Technician - Martinsville, VA Apply Now Description/Job Summary About Signode:With over $2B in revenue, 80 manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, ...
  • 25 Days Ago
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Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
  • WSLS 10
  • Roanoke, VA FULL_TIME
  • Join Our Team as a Broadcast Engineer at WSLS!About Us: At WSLS, a proud member of the Graham Media Group, we uphold our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Passion as the driving forc...
  • 6 Days Ago
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Broadcast Technician - Entry Level
  • CP Communications
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Entry level position working with a nationally recognized leader in broadcast and media ...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Telecommunications Assistant
  • United Nations
  • New York, NY
  • Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Broadcast and Conference Support Section (BCSS), Regional Ser...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Operations Support Technician
  • Mission Essential
  • Fort Meade, MD
  • Description: The Mission Essential Group, LLC (MEG) is a premier service provider of information management solutions fo...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Technician Specialist
  • Paramount Global
  • Southfield, MI
  • WWJ-TV CBS News Detroit and WKBD-TV Detroit50, the CBS News and Stations owned & operated duopoly in Detroit, are search...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Broadcast Technician Location: remote
  • Audacy, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Overview: Audacy Pittsburgh seeks a Remote Broadcast Technician. This position is for a versatile utility player capable...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Broadcast Operations Technician
  • Hearst
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Job Description Broadcast Operations Technician WDSU-TV, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA has an opening for an expe...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Broadcast Technician/Studio Engineer
  • Techniarts
  • Washington, DC
  • Job Description Job Description Seeking a highly motivated broadcast technician to join a creative and dynamic team prod...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cramer Future Opportunities
  • Cramer
  • Norwood, MA
  • Are you interested in joining the team at Cramer? While we may not have any open positions, we are always looking to con...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Virginia

Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Income Estimation for Broadcast Technician jobs
$39,660 to $66,100

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What does a Broadcast Technician do?

Broadcast Technician in Port Arthur, TX
Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment.
February 12, 2020
Broadcast Technician in Yakima, WA
Eventually, those with leadership and extensive experience may become a chief broadcast engineer.
November 29, 2019
Broadcast Technician in Bangor, ME
Technicians doing maintenance may climb poles or antenna towers, and those setting up equipment do heavy lifting.
December 15, 2019