Broadcast Communications Coordinator

Job Details

• Job Title: Broadcast Communications Coordinator
• Reports To: Executive Director of Strategy and Communications
• Work Days: 12 Months (240 Days)
• Salary: Classified Schedule 11-03($92,666 - $105,326)
• Location: Central Office - Communications
• FLSA Status: EXEMPT

The Broadcast Coordinator shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a modern broadcast facility, maintaining a stable studio environment for the purpose of producing live and recorded video and audio productions. Maintain a modern mobile video production/emergency communications vehicle. Manage district communications radios, manage and maintain school intercom systems, stadium sound systems and auditorium systems.

• An effective and seasoned broadcast leader with extensive knowledge of broadcast and engineering, camera operation and setup, including JVC studio cameras and JVC ENG cameras.
• Supervise and direct studio and remote broadcast productions.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Executive Director/Officer for consultation on broadcast needs, plans and direction.
• Operate and setup JVC studio cameras and JVC ENG cameras.
• Set up and operate Tri Caster video switchers, Livestream studio switchers, and Auto Que Teleprompters.
• Ensure optimum audio quality on all productions with the ability to use a variety of equipment including Mackie sound mixers, Shure microphone systems, and Sennheiser microphone systems.
• Maintain and operate lighting systems, including DMX
  512 Lighting Controllers SDI / NDI video.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Communications, Broadcast Engineering or a current Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) License.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in Broadcast Communications, Broadcast Engineering or Broadcast Production.
• Certified ARRL (Ham Radio) Instructor.
• Emergency communications training.
• Extra Class Emergency Communications License.
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Demonstrated experience in effective broadcast communications and project supervision.
• Expertise with the following:
  Microwave STL Systems, Network STL Systems, Cable Headend Infrastructure, Onan Generator Sets and Transfer Systems, Studio Headset Intercom Systems, Tera Dek Microwave SDI Transmitter Systems & Bonded Cellular Transport Systems.
• Ability to operate radio programming systems including Motorola/Hyter/Icom.
• Set up and operation of video projection systems, Kenwood, Drake Satellite Receiving Systems and Motorola Satellite Receiving Systems.
• Extensive experience programming, repairing Dukane & Valcom Intercom Systems located throughout the district.
• Procure, install and test various sound systems for auditoriums, theaters and stadiums.
• Design and implement on-site and remote video productions.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronics.
• Basic knowledge of electrical planning, wiring, testing and maintenance and experience installing and testing connectors (Cat6, RG6, BNC SDI, PL259, N-Type, Molex, XLR 3,4,6,7 pin, and PPL).
• Additional qualifications as may be required by the Board.

• Completed Application (Hiretrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Hiretrue)
• Please ensure all information is current within a 6-month period.

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

Note: All candidates must submit to a background check. Employment is contingent upon suitability criteria as established by the Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other status prohibited by law. E-Verify is used for employment eligibility verification.

Last Revised: July 2026