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Kentucky Educational Television, (KET) has the following full-time position opening at its Lexington, Kentucky Network Center:
Used by more than two million people each week, KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, and broadcasts into 8 states and 10 media markets, along with providing live and on-demand streaming services. In addition to offering high-quality PBS programming, KET annually produces hundreds of hours of award-winning local productions and creates nationally recognized educational resources.
This is a unique opportunity to work with an outstanding, trusted and respected public media team, and to support a wide variety of productions, including Kentucky’s only nightly statewide news program, six locally produced series, and Kentucky history and cultural series and documentaries. As a Broadcast Engineer at KET, you will be an important member of a six-person engineering team that oversees a wide array of innovative technologies in a professional television studio, production, and broadcast environment.  Housed in three facilities (in Lexington, Louisville, and Frankfort) you will play a key role in providing excellent technical support for master control, media processing and playout, four state-of-the-art studios and control rooms, and an interconnected post-production system.
The overall Technology group at KET consists of Engineering, Transmissions Systems, Broadcast Operations, Information Technology, Digital Product Development, and Facilities working together to support the production, processing, and delivery of high quality programming throughout the state.
KET’s facilities are located in beautiful “horse country” with a thriving community that offers affordable living, outstanding educational opportunities, and world class sporting events. This is an opportunity to join an excellent Engineering team and to become a part of and grow with one of the most respected public media organizations in the country.  
Our ideal Candidate will:
Install, repair, and maintain broadcast equipment, including master control, production studios, post-production systems and other technologies. 
Update system components, including hardware and software, and ensure security standards, protocols, and drivers are properly managed.  Help maintain records and decommission systems.
Ensure network and physical security procedures are maintained and enforced.
Configure, control, and monitor camera and video levels for studio and remote productions.
Liaison with IT Systems Administrators, Transmissions Engineers, Production Staff and Web Developers to enhance network efficiencies, improve workflows, and solve problems.
Help maintain records of systems configurations and workflow SOPs, ensure that documentation is updated as systems are modified, or new systems installed.
Effectively collaborate with team members by sharing skills, knowledge, and processes.  Seek and participate in training opportunities.
Successful applicants will have the following minimum qualifications, skills, and experience:
Associate degree in electronics, IT, or related area of study; two (2) years of professional experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred in broadcast systems to include:

• routing and distribution systems
• video servers
• playout automation systems
• multiviewers
• transcoding
• LTO libraries
• production switchers
• digital audio systems
• graphics systems
• non-linear edit systems
• MAM
• VTRs
• studio and field cameras and lenses

Demonstrated skills in the operation and troubleshooting of Windows-based systems and television studio, postproduction, and master control playout systems.
Working knowledge of broadcast test generators, test equipment and signal monitoring systems
Working knowledge of IP networking and configuration.
Knowledge and experience in the utilization of AI tools to enhance productivity and effective troubleshooting is preferred.
Must be able to work under deadline pressure in an efficient, creative, and positive manner. 
Communication and professional interpersonal skills, dress and appearance at all times.
Available on a flexible schedule and occasional evening and weekend shifts.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Frequently moves/lifts/carries equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.  Required to operate equipment while standing, sitting, bending, or kneeling for extended periods of time.
Working with KET has its benefits!
KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally.  Additionally, employees are offered paid time off, several health insurance plan selections, and retirement savings options.
The salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant. 
Connect with us now by applying at www.ket.org/jobs, and please send questions to jobs@ket.org.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

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