Media Systems Engineer

OPB is seeking a Media Systems Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, and documentation of the technical infrastructure that supports OPB’s content creation, distribution and broadcasts.

This role works in conjunction with Technology management, Engineering Staff, IT staff, and end users to ensure smooth technical operation throughout OPB’s media distribution chain. Responds to outages or equipment malfunctions with emergency maintenance. Helps design and implement new technology to enable the achievement of OPB’s goals. Provides professional and friendly service to end users through a help desk system.

• 50% With minimal supervision, repair, maintain, update, and install video, audio, and distribution‑related electronic systems and equipment. This includes responding to help desk tickets, working with automation systems, video servers and routers, and quickly fixing tools and systems used by content creators. This also includes data entry for OPB’s purchasing and tracking systems
• 30% Coordination with IT department on design requirements for servers and IP network; installation and updating of software/firmware and tracking of IP and VLAN usage
• 15% Documentation of maintenance records using Visio, CAD, Word, Excel. Maintain and update all drawings and update all equipment maintenance records. Procedures developed to accomplish this will be organized and understood by all.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

• The person in this position will spend most of their time in the Network Operations Center at OPB, including during inclement weather. The work schedule will be determined by OPB business needs. Currently Network Center staff work 8‑hour shifts with a lunch break between 7am and 7pm, Monday through Friday. Work may include travel to OPB sites across the state as needed and may include varying shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays and being a part of an on‑call rotation.
• Exposure to very high voltages and RF non‑ionizing radiation is possible at some sites. The work may require lifting to 50 pounds and moving up to 75 pounds and working in inclement weather.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation and a desire to learn, with experience or exposure to broadcast, media, or IT environments. Familiarity with IP networking concepts (such as VLANs and multicast), media formats and signal flow, and modern broadcast technologies is valuable. Experience with monitoring protocols (SNMP), APIs, or system integrations is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on technical work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to support a mission‑driven organization delivering public media to communities across the region.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attitudes

• One to three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or internships, in broadcast or audio/visual media, IT, or a related technical field.
• Basic troubleshooting skills and aptitude to learn how to diagnose issues in video, audio, RF, and IP‑based systems.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, with the ability to document work performed and explain technical issues.
• Customer service oriented and professional, with the ability to work well with engineers, IT staff, and end users.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures, manage multiple tasks, and complete work accurately in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Organized and detail‑oriented, with an interest in teamwork and continuous learning.
• Familiarity with common broadcast signal types and standards such as SDI, AES, analog audio/video, and introductory knowledge of IP‑based media systems.
• Basic understanding of media file formats and codecs such as MXF, MP4, WAV, H.264, and H.265.
• Foundational understanding of video and audio signal flow.
• Exposure to broadcast or media systems installation, maintenance, or operations.
• Familiarity with basic test equipment used in broadcast or media environments.
• Introductory knowledge of IP networking concepts such as VLANs, multicast, and…