Broadcast Technician

Position Summary

The Broadcast Technician supports the daily operations, maintenance, and technical integrity of broadcast facilities at Minnesota Public Radio, with primary responsibility across studio and production room environments and the Technical Operations Center (TOC). This is a hands‑on technical role working within a cross‑functional engineering team, responsible for maintaining audio/video over IP networks, broadcast signal paths, monitoring systems, and studio infrastructure performing at broadcast quality.

The ideal candidate brings a methodical approach to troubleshooting, demonstrated experience with both AoIP and VoIP platforms and computer networking, and the communication skills necessary to collaborate effectively with both technical colleagues and non‑technical production staff. This position is expected to contribute to training, documentation, and standard operating procedures as the department continues to evolve.

$70,000 - $75,000 per year. The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

On‑Site, St. Paul, MN

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Final date to receive applications: Open until filled.

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on studio and production room equipment including consoles, processors, patching infrastructure, and associated signal chain components.
• Monitor and maintain signal flow integrity across AoIP networks (Axia/Livewire and Dante), identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Support TOC operations, including signal monitoring, routing, and equipment health checks.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and decommissions in coordination with the engineering team.
• Maintain and support disaster recovery readiness for broadcast systems and infrastructure.

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Axia/Livewire and Dante AoIP devices, routing systems, and network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT network engineering team and media operations staff to maintain and upgrade network infrastructure in support of AoIP and VoIP systems.
• Work with managed switches, VLANs, and multicast configurations as required in production IP environments.
• Maintain and support Telos VX VoIP telephone systems for on‑air operations.
• Support and maintain networked video systems as required.
• Configure and support remote broadcast connectivity using IP codec systems (such as Comrex, LiveU, Opal, or ipDTL).

• Provide operational and technical support for digital audio and video workstations and associated NAS/storage systems.
• Coordinate with production staff to troubleshoot production workflows and connectivity issues on core production systems such as Dalet, Pro Tools, Davinci Resolve, and ENCO.
• Support live on‑air board operations and studio mixing as needed in coordination with Technical Directors and production staff.
• Maintain familiarity with signal processing equipment including equalizers, compressors, limiters, and related digital processing.

• Fabricate and terminate audio, data, and control cabling — including soldering and punch‑down work to broadcast‑quality standards.
• Work confidently with analog and digital wiring infrastructure including patch panels, punch blocks, signal routers, and interface devices.
• Read and work from wiring diagrams, CAD drawings, signal flow documentation, and technical schematics.
• Use documentation tools (such as Visio, Excel, and related software) to maintain accurate records of infrastructure, configurations, and maintenance activities.

• Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and technical reference guides to support engineering and non‑technical staff.
• Assist in training colleagues on broadcast systems, workflows, and technical procedures in one‑on‑one or group settings.
• Partner with broadcast…