Broadcast Engineer – East Operations Lead

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:August 18, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.Available Title(s):1137-YN_ADMINPRO - Information Systems CoordinatorBusiness Title:Broadcast Engineer – East Operations LeadEmployee Type:Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:The Opportunity:The Broadcast Engineer – East Operations Lead is a technical position responsible for the operation, reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of radio broadcast transmission, studio, and supporting technical systems for Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB). Based at NWPB’s headquarters, this position provides engineering leadership for East Operations while maintaining the organization’s core broadcast infrastructure, including centralized program origination, audio distribution, automation, and signal transport systems that support broadcast operations throughout the network.Working with a high degree of independence, this position manages complex broadcast, RF, IP networking, and IT-based systems; leads technical projects from planning through implementation; and ensures compliance with applicable FCC regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies. The Broadcast Engineer collaborates closely with engineering staff, program operations, information technology, and other stakeholders to maintain reliable, mission-critical broadcast services, centralized content distribution, and public safety communications across NWPB’s multi-state broadcast network.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain broadcast infrastructure, including studio-to-transmitter links (STLs), satellite reception systems, Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment, telemetry and remote-control systems, and associated support equipment to meet operational, quality-of-service, and regulatory requirements.Operate, maintain, and support broadcast technologies, including Audio-over-IP (AoIP) networks, radio automation systems, FM (including HD Radio), AM transmission systems, satellite reception, emergency standby power systems, and centralized routing, processing, monitoring, and control platforms.Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade radio studio equipment and supporting technologies, including AoIP servers, network switches, operating systems, audio consoles, microphones, signal processors, and related hardware and software.Maintain and support NWPB’s centralized broadcast origination, program distribution, automation, and signal transport systems that provide programming and operational services across the statewide network.Manage assigned broadcast facilities to ensure operational continuity, including oversight of transmitter sites, emergency power systems, HVAC equipment, building infrastructure, and preventative maintenance activities.Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering staff, contractors, vendors, and project teams by coordinating installations, system upgrades, troubleshooting efforts, and techn...