Broadcast Engineer II

WUCF:

WUCF is Central Florida's trusted PBS station, delivering impactful media that changes lives. From thought-provoking documentaries to engaging dramas, children's educational shows to arts and culture specials, WUCF brings the best of PBS and local content right to your screen.

Broadcasting from the University of Central Florida, WUCF pairs nationally acclaimed PBS content with original local productions like Florida Road Trip, spotlighting the people, places, and issues that shape our community. Since 2012, WUCF has carried forward the mission of public media to educate, inform, and connect Central Florida.

The Opportunity: 

WUCF seeks experienced candidates to join their team as a Senior Broadcast Engineer. The Broadcast Engineer II will serve as the Senior Broadcast Engineer for WUCF TV & FM. The position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the broadcast engineering/operations team. This position will maintain and repair high voltage broadcast transmitters. The Senior Broadcast Engineer will manage the physical plant including studios, tower sites, transmitter buildings and office buildings. 

Classification Title: Broadcast Engineer II

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the broadcast engineering unit and operations unit team, while also being an active hands-on/boots on the ground part of the team.

• Maintain and repair the radio and TV high power broadcast transmitters. Trouble shoot and solve equipment and air chain issues quickly and efficiently. Recognize and work safely, including subordinate safety training and compliance around high voltages and other dangers including the one-million-watt ERP TV transmitter.

• Manages the design and implementation of engineering designs of electronic systems/equipment utilizing CAD/Visio software. Able to lift 50 pounds and work on step ladders to repair and install equipment and maintain physical plant.

• Serve as the primary 24/7/365 broadcast engineering emergency contact during unattended nights, weekends and university holidays. Responsible for maintaining a 24/7/365 local area presence to respond to broadcast engineering emergencies or delegating appropriate staff for local on-call coverage.

• Manages the WUCF owned FM broadcast tower site. This includes managing tower cellphone lease clients and associated business processes required by these clients including working with the UCF General Counsel office on legal contracts required for antenna modifications.  Management of structural engineers and tower maintenance companies in coordination with UCF Facilities and UCF Planning Design and Construction departments is also a key responsibility.

• Manage the maintenance and repair of technical equipment and physical plant including studios, tower sites, transmitter buildings and office building, audio/visual equipment including, but not solely inclusive to internet streaming devices, digital IP audio/video record and play-out systems, non-linear editors, production switchers, routing switchers, encoders, decoders, automation and server/file storage systems.

• Prepare annual recommended engineering/operation capital and operating/maintenance budget. Manage quotes and bid solicitations and act as the primary liaison on engineering/operations capital and operating/maintenance projects with outside vendors and university departments.

• Act as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) legally designated "Chief Operator" for both WUCF TV and WUCF FM.  Management of technical compliance with all regulatory and governmental agencies, including the FCC and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for tower regulations.

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high power TV and Radio transmitters.

• Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certification.

• Ability to maintain broadcast towers and antennas.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Ability to work as part of a team and collaboratively.

• Ability to multitask.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Additional Application Materials Required: 

Please attach a cover letter to your application.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,809- $95,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Classification Title: Broadcast Engineer II

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Working at UCF has its perks UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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