Broadcast Engineer – East Operations Lead

About this role

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: August 26, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 1137-YN_ADMINPRO - Information Systems Coordinator Business Title: Broadcast Engineer – East Operations Lead Employee Type: Admin. Professional Position 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 Responsibilities • Maintain 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 technical training.

• Support and administer network infrastructure supporting broadcast operations, including servers, switches, storage, virtual or physical computing platforms, and related IP-based systems.

• Travel as required to support engineering projects, emergency response, equipment installation, preventative maintenance, and technical operations throughout Washington, and areas of Oregon, and Idaho.

• Ensure compliance with applicable FCC, FAA, OSHA, and organizational policies, engineering standards, and operational procedures.

Additional Information: This is a full-time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $5,072.29 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the hiring salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years professional experience OR a combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years from which comparable knowledge and abilities are acquired. Education and experience may be tailored to specific need requirements of position.

• Demonstrated experience installing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing radio broadcast transmission, studio, and associated technical systems.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations applicable to broadcast operations, including technical compliance, logging, licensing, and operational standards.

• Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex broadcast infrastructure, including RF transmission systems, AoIP networks, automation systems, audio processing, IP networking, and related broadcast technologies.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose, prioritize, and resolve complex technical issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, prioritize competing responsibilities, and manage multiple projects in a dynamic operational environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate successfully with engineering staff, information technology professionals, vendors, contractors, and non-technical sta

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