WUNC Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Software Engineer
Department
WUNC-FM-259000
Career AreaEngineering and Architecture
Internal RecruitmentNo
Posting Open Date05/26/2026
Final date to receive applications06/16/2026
Position TypePermanent Staff (SHRA)
Position TitleBrdcst & Emrg Media Engr Spclst - Journey
Salary Grade EquivalentNC13 / GN11
Working TitleWUNC Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
Position NumberVacancyP021061
Employment StatusFull-Time Permanent
Hours per week40
Work ScheduleMonday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Work LocationCHAPEL HILL, NC
Position LocationNorth Carolina, US
Hiring Range60,000 - 80,000
Pay Band InformationTo learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Primary Purpose of Organizational UnitWUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of eleven stations.
Position SummaryThis position will help maintain IT systems that are in place, work on IT projects and help resolve problem requests. This includes support of computer hardware and software, network systems, monitoring systems and workstation software. Additionally, this position provides maintenance for North Carolina Public Radios’ studios, equipment, automation, AoIP and digital audio library systems. S/he maintains the AoIP network and performs daily/monthly maintenance tasks to keep the facilities running smoothly with minimal interruption.
The range of duties is diverse, encompassing anything from replacing a pair of headphones, to setting up a remote broadcast, to installing a new digital console. S/he also spends time travelling to WUNC’s studios and transmitter sites in surrounding cities for maintenance or assistance to our Engineer. This position will help bridge IT and Engineering. Finally work on Facilities projects will be essential, being the liaison or primary project manager on Facilities and building issues and projects.
Associate’s degree in electronics and three years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media engineering environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences- Essential knowledge of studio equipment, recording equipment, ISDNs, AiolP (Wheatstone).
- Project management skills and experience, great communication, and great documentation skills.
- The ability to work a flexible schedule on nights, weekends and occasional holidays as needed.
- Strong background in media operations, experience with Wide Orbit ideal.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.
The capacity to move equipment up to 50 lbs, reaching overhead, bending and twisting.
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
Position/Schedule RequirementsEvening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
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