Broadcast Engineer

Employment Type: Contract/Temp

Date Posted:

Location: Washington, DC

Pay Range: Negotiable

Job Number: JO-2412-2569

Primary Function

Reviews applications for broadcasting equipment for television and radio stations submitted for federal grant consideration, under the direction of the Senior Director, Media Technology & Service Strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluates requested broadcasting equipment in grant applications, determining technical feasibility, identifying any technical concerns, and providing clear feedback on project scope and costs.

• Works closely with the NGWS team to gather additional information from applicants when necessary to assess the relevance and impact of the proposed equipment.

• Answers technical questions from the NGWS team regarding broadcasting equipment requests, acting as the primary broadcasting and alerting expert for the team.

• Summarizes requested equipment, noting specifications, technical requirements, and any associated costs, for review by the NGWS team.

• Develops and reviews contracting budgets and documentation for equipment grants, ensuring accurate representation of costs.

• Assesses proposed project budgets, identifying if any equipment costs are unreasonable and, if necessary, recommends alternative cost-effective solutions.

• Provides written summaries and technical explanations for non-technical stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of equipment requests and project scope.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in broadcast engineering with preferably an emphasis on air chain and emergency alerting technologies.

• Proven experience in budget creation and cost analysis for broadcast equipment.

• Ability to assess project feasibility from a technical and operational perspective.

• Comprehensive knowledge of broadcasting technologies for both radio and television.

• Proficiency in Excel for budget creation and analysis, as well as experience with vendor quotes and cost documentation.

• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail in reviewing technical budgets, identifying variances, and providing solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise summaries of technical information for non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating empathy for diverse broadcasting and alerting methods.

Education & Experience

• Familiarity with public safety and alerting systems.

• Experience with project management tools and processes in broadcast engineering contexts.

• Understanding of federal grant processes and familiarity with FEMA-related projects.

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TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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