Broadcast Engineer

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 600157 - SEC Network

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Broadcast Engineer supports and maintains broadcast and IT equipment under minimal supervision. Provides technical advice and expertise to operational and program activities. Oversees technical quality and transmission of the broadcast. May assist with technology planning and budgeting.

Additional Department Summary: Will provide technical oversight and knowledge for the Crimson Tide productions department. Serves as the operations/technical coordinator before, during and after events in conjunction with the main broadcast engineer. Broadcast Engineer will serve a vital role in SEC network productions. Will also be crucial in setup, maintaining, scheduling of remote equipment for use during SEC network productions, Big Screen Productions and others as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in broadcasting or engineering and four (4) years of technical broadcasting experience; OR master's degree in broadcasting or engineering and two (2) years of technical broadcasting experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to communicate positively and effectively, verbally and in writing. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work with a diverse user population. Proven ability to build and sustain positive, credible working relationships with staff and internal clients. Ability to meet deadlines under stressful circumstances. Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities. Ability to read and comprehend complicated procedures and processes, to negotiate technical assistance and establish schedules. Must demonstrate a belief in and a proven ability as a positive change agent.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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