Broadcast Technology Specialist

• 1901 56th Ave suite 200, Greeley, CO 80634, USA
• per hour
• Full Time Non-Exempt
• Our generous benefits package includes Health, Dental and Vision care; a 403(b) retirement plan with the employer's up to 3% match of the employee's contributions; supplemental life insurance; a flexible spending account; vacation time off; sick leave; 10 paid holidays; and 2 personal paid holidays annually.

The Broadcast Technology Specialist supports the daily technical and operational systems that keep KUNC and The Colorado Sound on the air and available across broadcast and digital platforms.

This position primarily works with broadcast automation, studio systems, program distribution, audio content, and streaming technology, while also providing hands‑on technical support across the organization. Working with the Director of Broadcast & Engineering, the position helps maintain reliable broadcast operations, responds to technical problems, and supports the continued development of station technology.

The ideal candidate may bring professional broadcast experience or a strong technical foundation, along with the ability to quickly learn specialized broadcast systems. Training and mentorship will be provided as appropriate

• Support the operation, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of broadcast automation systems and associated workflows.
• Work with Programming, Traffic, News, Development, and other teams to ensure schedules, content, and automation systems operate reliably.
• Support traffic-system integration, schedule changes, program exceptions, metadata, and other systems involved in getting content to air.
• Identify and resolve automation and playback problems and help improve operational workflows.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot studio equipment, audio routing, AoIP systems, streaming systems, and related broadcast technology.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for studios, production facilities, and live or special‑event operations.
• Assist with equipment installation, cabling, configuration, preventative maintenance, system upgrades, and technical projects.
• Assist the Director and other broadcast engineers with transmission facilities, remote sites, and field response as needed.

• Administer broadcast content libraries, including programs, promos, podcasts, underwriting and pledge content, and other material required for air.
• Acquire, organize, prepare, and verify programming from PRSS, PRX, and other content providers.
• Maintain program subscriptions, distribution workflows, schedules, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with station departments to ensure required content is available, current, and properly scheduled.

• Provide basic troubleshooting of computers, networks, software, and IP-connected broadcast systems, coordinating with IT support providers when appropriate.
• Assist with EAS, transmitter logs, Sound Exchange reporting, Public Inspection File materials, and other operational or regulatory documentation.
• Maintain appropriate technical and operational documentation.
• Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation and help coordinate responses to broadcast, streaming, studio, and technology issues.

• Experience with broadcast operations, audio technology, broadcast engineering, information technology, electronics, networking, or a related technical field. Relevant education, training, or demonstrated hands‑on experience may substitute for professional broadcast experience.
• Familiarity with broadcast automation systems and workflows.
  
  Experience with
  Wide Orbit Automation is preferred; experience with comparable automation platforms is welcome.
• Familiarity with professional audio systems,…