What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast Engineer position at City of Chandler?
The City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Broadcast Engineer. The position is scheduled to work 5 days, 8 hours, some evenings.
Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.
Why work for Chandler?
• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Who we are
The City of Chandler's Emmy Award-winning Digital Media Division is a team of creative and technical professionals who use innovative media technology to inform, engage, and connect the community with local government. We support a state-of-the-art broadcast, multi-media production studio, and audiovisual environment while delivering high-quality content that make a meaningful impact on residents.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a customer-focused Broadcast Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting advanced media technology. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in broadcast, production, post-production and audiovisual systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, maintain critical infrastructure, and ensure reliable operations during live and recorded productions. This individual will provide technical leadership for system integrations, technology upgrades, vendor coordination, and long-term maintenance of the City's media and AV systems. Success in this role requires a proactive problem solver who can balance day-to-day operational support with strategic planning and continuous improvement of our broadcast and production environments.
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Minimum qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Engineering, Media Production, Computer Science or a related field; and
- 5 years of experience supporting broadcast, video production, audiovisual, or related technical systems, including experience troubleshooting and maintaining broadcast equipment, studio systems, audiovisual infrastructure and production workflows; and
- a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
- any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications
- Strong understanding of broadcast engineering principles, video production systems, audiovisual technologies, and end-to-end media workflows.
- Certifications such as AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist), Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) certifications, and other broadcast engineering or audiovisual certifications.
- Knowledge of broadcast signal flow, IP-based production workflows, AV system integration, RF systems, and overall broadcast infrastructure.
- Experience with editing workflows and shared storage systems, including media asset management platforms, supporting collaborative multi-user production environments.
- Skilled in troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing broadcast, production, post-production, lighting, and audiovisual systems and equipment to ensure reliable day-to-day operational performance.
- Experience with studio lighting design, DMX systems, and lighting console programming in professional broadcast environments.
- Strong ability to diagnose technical issues quickly during live or scheduled productions and coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and technical support teams to resolve problems.
- Experience installing, configuring, and integrating broadcast, AV, and production equipment, including cinema cameras, switchers, audio systems, and related technologies.
This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
Salary : $84,490 - $122,533