Engineer, Broadcast and Media Operations

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Engineer of Broadcast and Media Operations (BMO), the Engineer serves as part of a team that works hands-on with the latest production systems and technologies and provides technical expertise and support to growing academic programs that use the television and radio facilities.

The Engineer provides service to students, faculty, academic departments and schools within the College of the Arts, with especially close interaction with the School of Communication and Media and the College of the Arts, as well as both on and off campus clients and industry partners.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide maintenance and engineering support of television, film equipment, radio and facilities.
  
  
• Evaluate and repair broken equipment; solder and crimp cables.
  
  
• Maintain repair logs, list of spare parts and replacement equipment.
  
  
• Work with the Senior and Chief Engineer in locating and ordering parts.
  
  
• Maintain the BMO engineering shop tools and supplies.
  
  
• Provide engineering support for professional clients and other University sponsored projects.
  
  
• Provide technical support for academic programs and for extra-curricular student activities.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, technical school and/or engineering related certification may be considered in lieu of degree.
  
  
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in in television and film technical operations, including broadcast equipment maintenance, live and recorded television events, studio and field production.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of constituents.
  
  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative manner.
  
  
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50lb.
  
  
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal hours, evenings and/or weekends in the performance of assigned duties.
  
  

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of IT technology in conjunction to broadcast systems.
  
  
• Engineering experience in Internet, radio, mobile technology and digital media.
  
  
• Strong desire to learn, cross-train, and a passion to maintain current knowledge of relevant and emerging technologies.
  
  

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instruction .

Department

BMO Engineering

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent @montclair.edu .

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/