Senior TV Engineer (IT Maintenance)

systems, and software.

Software Management and Administration: Manages and maintains editing workstations, servers, digital library archives, editing software and all related production software to support Milwaukee PBS programming. Writes/modifies/troubleshoots/implements software solutions for television broadcast equipment and systems.

Digital Platform Management and Administration: Performs technical implementation of internet video/audio/data distribution including streaming, webcasting, podcasting, datacasting, and other new media distribution platforms.

Support and Training: Maintains technical standards for audio and video and IT systems throughout the station. Provides technical support to equipment and system users and supervises training of staff. Implements workflows, provides facility documentation, and collaborates with Television and Video Production instructors to assist in learning opportunities and recommends production equipment for classes and labs.

Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with internal teams, including producers, writers, videographers, editors, etc.

Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions.

Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in industry trends and technological advancements of broadcasting, including procedures, software, linear editing and IT equipment systems installation, maintenance, and repair, and digital trends to implement best practices to enhance quality and efficiency. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.

Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support station objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience :
Associate’s degree in television broadcast IT, TV engineering, or related field and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in television broadcast IT/TV engineering functions; or other equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Education & Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in television broadcast IT, TV engineering, or related field and at least seven (7) of progressively responsible work experience in television broadcast IT/ TV engineering functions.

Preferred Licensure/Certification : Appropriate SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) certifications and/or IT certifications are preferred such as Microsoft networking certification or Microsoft server certification.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion
• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of IT security methods and standards.
• Experience with appropriate programming languages and scripting as related to television broadcast IT as well as with Auto-Cad/Vid-Cad or similar systems documentation software preferred.
• Knowledge of network transmission methods and network communication protocols.
  Ability to perform system administrative and management duties for both physical and virtual systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
  Knowledge in the following areas: VDI, Microsoft OS Servers, Active Directory, management network infrastructure, data storage, and backup systems.
• Knowledge of broadcast television station engineering and production workflow and support, including professional industry edit systems. Knowledge of FCC and broadcast technical standards.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects, meet all deadlines, and coordinate activities to achieve results.
• Ability to communicate effectively on sensitive issues through both oral and written means and to establish effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work both independently and as a team member.
  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment.

Supplemental Information

Start Date
This position supports Milwaukee PBS and is available starting as soon as possible.

Hours
This position is a 1.0 FTE or 40 hours per work week. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm. This position works in-person at Milwaukee PBS Station.

Salary
Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2026/2027 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

Application Materials
Along with your completed applications, please upload a resume and cover letter. Applications without both attachments will be considered incomplete. Education will be formally verified prior to offer.

Interviews
Selected candidates will be invited via email to virtually interview for this position after the posting closing date.

EEO
Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu .