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Careers at OPB: Job Opportunities

At the center of a uniquely engaged Northwest culture is OPB. We are the hub of a community that thrives on dialogue, public involvement, respect and a love for this place we call home.

As a premier public media organization in the United States, we know that our success depends on what we do to serve the people who live here.

At OPB, we develop new ways to engage people through media. We create award-winning content, report on news that matters, and aggregate the best national and international stories and programs. We distribute it all on multiple platforms—with a robust technical backbone that allows viewers and listeners to find us anywhere, at any time. And, we do it all with a singular Northwest style and perspective.

OPB is meeting the future head on by expanding our vision and adopting forward-thinking ways of working that will serve as a model for the rest of the country.

Open Positions

Technical Director/Audio Engineer
OPB seeks a skilled technical director/audio engineer, primarily for our daily radio program Think Out Loud. This position is temporary and on-call and earns $18 an hour to $30 an hour, depending on qualifications.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for serving as technical director during Think Out Loud's live broadcast and operating the control board. S/he is responsible for the program recording, rebroadcast and podcast and works closely with the show producer to prepare and execute all sound elements of the daily radio show. S/he ensures the equipment is ready for the broadcast, ensures compliance with FCC regulations, and troubleshoots any audio problems. The technical director/audio engineer will need to set up/tear down equipment during remote broadcasts.
Working Conditions:
Duties will be performed in a broadcast studio or remotely in the field and may require lifting equipment (25 or more lbs). This position is required to deal with stressful situations while working with a variety of people, projects and priorities.
Position Requirements:
  • At least 3 years of experience with board operating in a broadcast setting.
  • Demonstrated ability with digital audio editing software (ie: ProTools) and server technology.
  • Demonstrated ability to set up and operate audio equipment in studio or field environments including ISDN Codecs, and broadcast and VOI phone systems.
  • Knowledge of signal routing, EQ-gain/compression, and source changes.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work constructively with team members.
  • Ability to take initiative to prevent and solve problems in live broadcast and editing environments.
  • Enthusiasm for the mission of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Preferred (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attitudes):
  • Experience in a public broadcasting television or radio station.
To apply:
  • Send your resume and a cover letter that provides specific information regarding your technical directing experience in both live and taped productions to or OPB Human Resources, 7140 SW Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97219.
  • All application materials are due by February 10th, 2012 at 5PM (PST).
Help Desk Specialist
OPB seeks a Help Desk Specialist. This non-exempt regular status represented position is full-time and includes benefits. The probable hiring range for this position is between $18.52 and $23.15 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
The Help Desk Specialist provides the first level of support to local and remote users of OPB's computing and network infrastructure.
Working Conditions:
Works in a typical office environment much of the time, yet must walk, carry, crawl, bend, reach or stoop in order to perform duties in connection with installation, maintenance and trouble-shooting of computer equipment and peripherals. Job requires manual dexterity and ability to use hands to manipulate tools and equipment. Special vision requirements include close-up view of hardware and parts, and the ability to switch focus. Some duties may require lifting up to 40 lbs, after-hours on-call availability, and equipment installation.
Position Requirements:
  • Excellent front-line customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, including knowing when to ask for help with problem solving.
  • Two years of full-time experience providing first level computer user support.
  • Experience setting up, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading Apple and PC desktop computers.
  • Experience with local area networks and workstation configuration.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Experience supporting standard business software suites, and web-browsers.
  • Experience with Mail Client setup and troubleshooting clients such as Outlook, Entourage, and OWA.
  • Experience training others in the use of computer systems and software.
  • Ability to multi-task, follow instructions and respond to continually shifting priorities in a positive, helpful manner.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attitudes):
  • Experience managing Macs in a business environment.
  • Audio/Video production or engineering experience.
  • Experience working with vendors to purchase equipment and manage service agreements.
  • Experience with Linux, BSD or Unix servers.
  • Experience using and deploying open source software.
To apply:
  • Please send an email or letter of interest requesting the instructions on how to apply for this position (Help Desk Specialist), and where you first learned of this job opening to or OPB Human Resources, 7140 SW Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97219.
  • Instructions on how to apply will be sent by the end of the next business day.
  • All application materials are due by February 10th, 2012 at 5PM (PST).
Web Developer
OPB seeks a Web Developer. This temporary, full-time position is expected to last through June 30th and earns $20 to $25 an hour, depending on qualifications.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
The Web Developer will assist with the migration of our existing site to a new CMS. The work will involve applying new stylesheets, adjusting page layouts, and some script programming.
Working Conditions:
Extended computer work at OPB's Portland office during regular business hours. Occasional moving and lifting of books, boxes and materials.
Minimum Position Requirements:
  • Strong HTML, CSS and javascript skills.
  • Experience with PHP.
  • Knowledge of graphics software (Photoshop preferred) and multimedia production.
  • Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good time management skills and attention to detail.
Preferred:
  • Knowledge of Python, and other scripting languages.
  • Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
  • Experience working in a development team.
To apply:
  • Send your resume and a cover letter that answers the following two questions to or OPB Human Resources, 7140 SW Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97219.
    1. 1. Describe a project you worked on that involved updating a large amount of HTML and CSS. Please include what your role was.

      2. Describe your experience with PHP or other scripting languages for developing web applications.
  • Please keep in mind that recruitment materials will not be returned and that we are unable to accept emails with attachments over 10 MB.
  • This position is open until filled.

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Open positions:
Technical Director/Audio Engineer
Help Desk Specialist
Web Developer

OPB values our listeners, viewers and readers and the unique blend of ideas and attitudes that they bring to Oregon and the Northwest. We know it is our responsibility to find those who will further our mission by giving voice to our community in all its diversity, and we are wholly committed to doing so. As part of that commitment, OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OPB only accepts resumes for open positions.

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