This Broadcasting Engineer role at the Broadcast Educational Media Commission is responsible for:
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor scheduled programming and signal transmissions for Ohio’s public television stations and The Ohio Channel, while coordinating with coworkers and station staff to ensure the successful distribution of broadcast programming.
Operate broadcast control software and systems to manage scheduled media, including editing daily broadcast logs, adjusting local server media metadata, and routing broadcast program content from the national PBS network, The Ohio Channel, Deutsche Welle, The Classic Arts Showcase, and other live programming sources utilized by Ohio’s public television stations.
Document discrepancies and technical issues that affect or interrupt the statewide distribution of public television broadcasts, ensuring accurate reporting and rapid support for system integrity.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Experience or training in broadcasting, broadcasting software, or traffic software, including familiarity with television automation systems and media production software
At least one year of experience in a broadcasting environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows.
AND one of the following:
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24 months of experience in communication work focused on television engineering techniques.
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OR 9 courses OR 24 months of training in broadcast automation systems; control and operation of telecommunications systems; video editing; customer service; communications and media; electronic mail software (email); ITSM or service desk platforms (e.g., Zoho ManageEngine, ServiceNow); data entry.
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OR Completion of a two-year program in broadcasting, media arts, or media communications.
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OR Equivalent to the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment listed above
Supplemental Information
When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check, Ohio tax check, and drug screen. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Broadcast Educational Media Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
