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Position Overview:

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and support technology projects in support of the on-air operations.
• Support of playout platform, satellite uplink equipment, and terrestrial distribution infrastructure.
• Document work in AutoCAD drawings and write-ups.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and cloud service providers to organize demonstrations of new technologies and services.
• Provide analysis of new technologies, particularly advanced & emerging technologies which can be deployed to enhance or automate the PBS broadcast workflow process.
• Assist engineering managers with ongoing development of technical maintenance staff skills.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for success:

• Must understand high-definition digital television signal theory and satellite transmission.
• Planning, designing, and supervising the installation of video broadcasting and production equipment, primarily in a file/IP based environment.
• Experience working with IP networking equipment and systems - configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches and similar equipment.
• Experience working with PC and server hardware and systems - configuration and troubleshooting of workstations, servers, interface cards, and similar equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience working with broadcast systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience working on satellite transmission systems.
• Experience with streaming technologies.

Other Skills/Abilities required:

• Experience in a broadcast environment is required.
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent time management skills - must be able to prioritize tasks and adapt to rapidly changing system requirements with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills - must be able to work comfortably in highly diverse, cross departmental teams and interact effectively with member station representatives.
• Proficiency in technical writing and presentations.
• Performing "hands on" work such as pulling cables, installing equipment, and related activities.
• This position may require some evening, weekend work and "on-call".
• This position requires standing, and the ability to lift equipment.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.