JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSTION SUMMARY It is the mission of PBS North/The
North 103.3FM to inspire and enrich lives for a more vibrant and
connected community. We fulfill this mission by offering multimedia
platforms and creating programming with communities, providing
opportunities to learn, connect, and engage. To advance this work, PBS
North/The North 103.3FM seeks an experienced IT Systems
Engineer/Administrator to function in a hybrid role between modern
television and radio engineering and enterprise IT. The position will
have an active role in leading, planning, and organizing activities to
provide and maintain the technology-based infrastructure and services
needed to support the PBS North/The North 103.3FM operations and
business offices as well as our multiplatform services. These services
include broadcast television and radio, as well as digital/online
platform distribution. This position, as an integral member of the
engineering team, will play an active role in design, installation, and
maintaining the organization\'s broadcast and IT equipment and systems
including transmission equipment, in compliance with station policy.
Compensation is commensurate with experience. This role is eligible for
an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and
employee life insurance, 403(b) retirement matching, paid annual leave,
and sick leave. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Manage information technology systems
in both the enterprise and technical areas of the organization including
but not limited to networks, firewall\'s, VPN\'s, external IP
connections, multicast IP, servers (Windows OS, Mac OS, Linux, VMWare),
file storage and archive (SAN/NAS/LTO/Cloud), Office 365, active
directory, and end user systems. Hands-on experience with and the
ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal
IT networks, administration, and network equipment installations.
Monitor performance and technology trends of information technology,
especially related to media and entertainment (M&E) and make
recommendations for improving workflows and infrastructure. Work with
staff to troubleshoot and address technical issues as they arise.
Escalate issues to management and propose alternate resources to address
impacting issues. Active member of the team responsible to install,
operate, maintain, and provide support to station broadcast equipment,
control room systems, editing systems, and production equipment,
transmission facilities, radio studio systems, digital content systems,
and distribution. Advises Senior Director of Engineering regarding
operational abnormalities, i.e., failing equipment, available upgrades,
industry changes, and institutional IT risk. Responsible for maintaining
and implementing IT security protocols across the enterprise. Maintains
and manages company telephone and communications systems. Operates PBS
North/The North 103.3FM Master Control and transmission equipment as
necessary. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the
ability to interact effectively with internal staff, various levels of
management, contractors, and vendors. Available to work nights and
weekends as required. Readily available for after-hours work and on-call
in an emergency. Performs other duties within the Engineering Department
as required. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Computer network specialist with the
ability to build and maintain a variety of networks and systems as well
as knowledge/familiarity of electronics, and media and entertainment
technologies and systems. Excellent trouble-shooting and critical
thinking skills for problem solving, with applicable understanding of
data privacy and security practices. Willingness and ability to research
and learn new technologies and required skills. Proficient knowledge of
current software development practices, concepts, methodologies, as well
as trends in technology. EDUCATION Bachelor\'s or associate degree in
omputer science, Info ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum:
PBS North \| The North 103.3FM Attn: Hilary McCausland 632 Niagara Ct
Duluth, MN 55811 E-Mail a Rsum: applicant@wdse.org