• WUNC Chief Engineer

    University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)


    Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

     

    Vacancy ID: NF0009204

     

    Salary Range: 90,000 - 100,000

    Position Summary/Description:

    The Chief Engineer will oversee all radio transmission of our signal along with our broadcast and recording studios. This includes maintaining our 11 transmitter locations, 4 studio locations and other various properties. Studio responsibilities include quality of signal for the entire signal path from studios to over-the-air and digital streams, including 24/7/365 responsibilities for these signal paths. Building facilities and utilities are managed by this position including HVAC systems, roofing, plumbing, locks and security. This position is also responsible for all FCC compliance issues. This position reports to the Director of IT and Engineering and works with a team of technical co-workers to create, maintain and repair systems.

    Education and Experience:

    - Graduation from a four-year college and ten (10) years progressive experience in the maintenance and repair of radio production, broadcasting, computer, and transmitter systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    - FCC General Class License and/or minimum SBE Certification of ‘Broadcast Engineer’ preferred.

     

    - Experience and knowledge of older generation equipment.

     

    - Experience managing a budget

     

    -Experience with Gates / Flexiva and Nautel transmitters helpful.

     

    -Experience and knowledge of older generation transmitters helpful.

    Essential Skills:

    - RF Engineering Skills and Knowledge

     

    - Studio Engineering Skills and Knowledge

     

    - FCC Compliance knowledge

     

    - Building Facilities Management

     

    - Strong communication skills

     

    - Project Management Skills

    AA/EEO Statement:

    The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.