Radio Engineer and AV Equipment Manager Job Fort Worth area,Texas USA,Engineering

Job Summary:

The Radio Engineer and AV Equipment Manager is responsible for (a) overseeing all technical operations of audio equipment forKTCU-FM88.7 in accordance with broadcast standards, government regulations, and evolving pedagogical needs and (b) managing the student circulation and maintenance of production equipment for theFilm, TV and Digital Media Department.

Duties &

Essential Job Functions:

1. Acts as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) legallydesignated “Chief Operator” for the radio station, and manage technical compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies including the FCC and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for towerordinance.

2. Serves as the lead emergency contact for the continual broadcast(24/7/365) of KTCU.

3. Coordinates the analysis, repair, and replacement needs for all departmental audio, video and classroom production infrastructure.

4. Oversees all technical operations of the radio station by monitoring signal integrity and sound quality while managingnetwork upgrades. Maintains production and automation system efficiency through proactive, remote computer support for thestations various systems.

5. Investigates and recommends purchases of new technologies and equipment by researching technological advances in accordance withradio and FTDM departmental needs.

6. Manages inventory accuracy, equipment maintenance, and the student checkout procedure for film production assets as well as maintaining classroom video hardware.

7. Furnishes requested technical data to station management,departmental faculty, staff, and students as needed to support daily operations.

8. Regularly communicates with radio station personnel,departmental faculty, staff members, vendors and others to evaluateneeds and align with departmental goals.

9. Provides secondary engineer support forsports-broadcasting-related video and audio engineering matters onan as-needed basis.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years working as an audio and/or video engineer,preferably with experience in both.
Versed in FM transmission systems and current FCC rules and regulations.

Preferred

Education & Experience:

Military or Post-Secondary electronics training preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering or a related field.

Required

Licensure/Certification /Specialized Training:

None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

SBE, CBT, and/or CBNT Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of FM station operating standards, protocols, andstudio audio technology.
Knowledge of and experience with managing RF systems, audiorouting/wiring, dynamic signal processing, and electronicmeasurement equipment.
Knowledge of and experience with computer-based audio and videotechnologies (e.g., codecs, IP streaming, station automation, orsimilar systems-based audio and video technologies).
Knowledge of and experience with Wheatstone AoIP systems andIP-based audio codecs is a plus.
Skill in maintaining and repairing state-of-the-art AV andbroadcast hardware.
Skill in learning and implementing new tools and technologies inan active broadcast environment.
Skill in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite, Automation Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud).
Ability to read and interpret system drawings, map signal flows,and analyze schematics.
Ability to manage departmental assets with attention to budgetand project timelines.
Ability to manage priorities independently while using sound judgement on when to appropriately escalatetoleadership.

TCU

Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

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