Broadcast Network Technician
Job Title: Broadcast Network Technician
Salary: $45,000.00
Job Description:
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking a Broadcast Network Technician II for the
agency's Central Mississippi transmitter sites. This person is primarily responsible for
maintaining tall towers, supervising rigging crews and operating tower lighting systems.
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with strong broadcasting knowledge.
Responsibilities:
1. Undertaking performance testing and diagnostic measurements on feed lines and
antennas. Conducting repairs and maintenance as required on tower mounted
transmission equipment and associated pressurization systems.
2. Operating power generation, electrical transfer, and voltage regulation equipment.
Supervising generator and electrical maintenance contracts, mechanics, support
personnel and fuel service vendors.
3. Managing yard maintenance contracts, fence line and guy alley brush cutting and
timber clearing, maintaining road and site accessibility, fences and property security.
4. Provide building maintenance and support, engage contractors to undertake repairs
as required. Manage scheduled HVAC maintenance and repair services.
5. Operate and maintain Television and Radio transmitters in accordance with FCC
Rules and Procedures as well as associated program chain equipment. Conduct routine
performance testing, compliance, monitoring, and system operation testing. Carry out
repairs, routine maintenance, and cleaning. Undertake meter readings and site logging
requirements.
6. Support the microwave and fiber MPLS program delivery systems for Television and
Radio. Undertake repairs, conduct routine maintenance, and function tests to validate
operation and performance.
7. Maintain EAS encoding systems, associated monitor receivers and antenna systems.
Perform required EAS log and records keeping.
8. Support Television and Radio processing and encoding systems located on site.
Perform maintenance, updates, configurations, and scheduled performance tests.
9. Requires knowledge of Process Logic Control (PLC) based remote control and
monitoring systems is required.
10. Be available after hours, during natural disasters and emergencies, to provide
critical repair, restoration, and recovery support.
11. Stay up to date on FCC Policy and Technical Operating Conditions for the MPB
licenses they support.
12. Advise on equipment and technology upgrades, take an active role in system
designs and equipment installations as well as building upgrades and renovations.
13. Project Management and contractor supervisory skills are essential.
14. A practical knowledge and experience in Radio Frequency (RF) fundamentals, high
voltage electrical, digital audio and video electronics is required.
15. Knowledge of IT, switches, and wide area networks would be beneficial.
16. Clean driving record and the ability to operate heavy pickup trucks off road in four-
wheel drive.
17. Be physically capable of lifting 50lb, climb ladders, and feel comfortable at heights.
18. Must be willing to travel statewide on assignment
19. Must assist with the repair and maintenance of the South Mississippi microwave
sites.
20. Must be regionally located in the south of the state, and will office out of either the
McHenry or Bude, broadcast tower locations for primary work responsibilities.