The Virgin Islands Public Television System has an opening for a Broadcast Engineer Technician position on St. Thomas. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the station’s television broadcasting transmitter system. Duties and Responsibilities:·Devise compressive maintenance programs for the engineering department; ·Operate, maintain and repair all equipment at the System’s facilities including but not limited to videotape machines, studio cameras, video switchers, audio mixers, sound systems, equipment/ computer interfaces and software, video editing systems, microwave systems, digital broadcast transmitters, character generators, television monitors, distribution amplifiers and power supplies;·Assist the Chief Engineer in the design and construction of “custom-made equipment” to be used within the facility and all other engineering related duties;·Layout and install all station equipment;·Formulate and maintain accurate and complete engineering records with regards to maintenance, spare parts and capital inventory; and·Instruct and/or train new personnel about the broadcast facility.
Skills Required
Qualifications:·Associate’s Degree in Broadcast Engineering (or similar degree), plus 3 years of technical experience in TV Broadcasting Industry.In lieu of a degree, 5 years of technical experience in TV Broadcasting Industry; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job;·Good working knowledge of master control operating systems, such as: on-air servers, automation systems, PSIP server, EAS equipment, archival systems, and the ability to maintain these systems; ·Strong background in maintenance; ·Ability to work flexible hours and be on-call for station emergencies;·Good knowledge of digital broadcasting technology;·Ability to lift 50 pounds;·Ability to climb 75 feet on the tower; and·Good working knowledge of three phase AC systems.Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional letters of recommendation by February 4, 2011, to: Diane C. Richardson, PHRHuman Resources DirectorThe Virgin Islands Public Television SystemP.O. Box 7879St. Thomas, VI 00801The Virgin Islands Public Television System is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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