Amarillo College Amarillo , TX 79108
Posted 1 week ago
At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Panhandle PBS Broadcast Engineer and Technology Manager who will be all-in on our mission and who will be responsible for the broadcast of PPBS/ KACV-TV's three channels at all times on all platforms, over the air, cable, satellite tv, and streaming services. The engineer will oversee and maintain broadcast equipment, multiple computer networks, as well as having solid working knowledge of satellite transmission.
Requirements
EDUCATION
Required: Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or broadcast/communications technology or a related field.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or broadcast/communications technology or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Three (3) years of experience with engineering, satellite transmission, IT and/or audio/video equipment or related field.
Preferred: Experience in live production environments.
*Eight (8) years of experience working in the field of broadcast engineering as well as industry certifications and tranings will be considered in lieu of degree.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:
Required: Valid Texas Drivers License
Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Salary: Amarillo College- Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 13 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.
Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)
Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets), as well as outdoor work at the station’s broadcast towers, and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Work may also be performed outside of the office, in high voltage environments, and with little to no supervision.
Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
Benefits
Amarillo College offers benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System- TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan- ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College- Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)
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