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Careers at OPB: Job Opportunities
- Maintenance Engineer
- Position: Non-Exempt, Regular, Full time, Represented Position
- Compensation: $21.39 - $32.09 hourly (depending on qualifications), plus benefits package
- Primary Duties / Responsibilities: Repair, maintain, update and install broadcast electronic equipment. Conceptualize and implement new system designs, maintain and update documentation, construction and on going maintenance and calibration programs. Assist in the design, installation, emergency repair, preventive maintenance and technical operation of all equipment within the OPB system.
- Working Conditions:
Generally work will be done in a shop or studio environment. May work varying shifts, including, evening, weekdays and holidays.
The broadcast facilities are a 24-hour/day operation, this position is required to report to work during inclement weather conditions and respond to emergencies. This position may also be required to be included in the on-call rotation.
Some equipment may expose employee to potentially dangerous high voltages and non-ionizing radiation levels. Must be able to lift equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
- Required Qualifications:
- Five years experience in Broadcast engineering.
- Good oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
- Must be tactful, maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers and interact with co-workers and the general public in a professional and competent manner.
- Familiar with Broadcast digital formats including Serial Digital, SD, HD, DVB/ASI, and digital file formats such as Mpeg 2.
- Knowledge of video and broadcast fundamentals including broadcast digital video and digital audio.
- Knowledge of video editing fundamentals including at least 2 years of non-linear editing systems.
- Familiarity working in IP including local area networking, file handling and protocol management as it relates to the broadcast environment.
- Experience working with Master Control Automation systems and content management systems.
- Familiarity with both Mac and Microsoft operating systems, knowledge of technical design, construction, maintenance, and operations and the test equipment and tools used.
- Valid driver's license.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Understand digital video theory, digital video files formats, and digital video distribution.
- Knowledge of either CAD and/or Visio.
- Working knowledge of broadcast radio is a plus.
- Two year Electronics Degree or similar experience.
- Familiarity with Harris automation system.
- To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: OPB HR, MS-WWW, 7140 SW Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97219 or hr@opb.org
- Screening begins 02/15/08.
- Reporter/Producer II Radio Department
- Position: Full-Time, Non-exempt, Regular Status
- Compensation: Salary, plus benefits package
- Position Summary: Produce high quality, feature and spot news stories for OPB Radio, for a specific beat, within the newsroom. Consistently meet daily deadlines, as well as ethical, technical, legal and aesthetic standards.
- Working Conditions: Work between the Portland office/studio and field as needed for newsgathering. In-state travel is common, but trips are often short; some out-of-state travel is required. Travel may include remote locations, working evening or weekends, and possibly working in inclement weather. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs may be required, including some extended periods of standing and walking.
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
- One year full-time professional experience as a news reporter or producer
- Demonstrated experience in use of digital audio recording and editing equipment and computer workstations
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Radio news experience, preferably in a public broadcasting environment.
- Advanced skills in digital audio recording and editing
- Knowledge of Northwest region
- Outstanding writing, interviewing and on-air skills
- Ability to deliver reports and engage in conversation during live broadcasts
- Ability to work well with colleagues in collaborative newsroom environment
- Ability to follow multiple stories at once
- Ability to develop sources and follow beat area(s)
- Ability to contribute to shaping coverage of that beat within OPB's editorial structure
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to apply high ethical standards to reporting
- To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, 2-3 audio samples of recently produced stories and salary history to: OPB HR, MS-WWW, 7140 SW Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97219 or hr@opb.org
- Application screening closes June 6, 2008, 5:00pm
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