WUNC Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Posting Information Department:
WUNC-FM-259000

Career Area:
Engineering and Architecture

Is this an internal only recruitment?:
No

Posting Open Date :
05/26/2026

Application Deadline:
06/16/2026

Position Type:
Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:
Brdcst & Emrg Media EngrSpclst - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:
NC13 / GN11

Working Title:
WUNC Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Position Number:
00060618

Vacancy ID:
P021061

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:
Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:

Hours per week:
40

Work Schedule:
Monday Friday, 9:00 am 6:00 pm

Work Location:
CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:
60,000 - 80,000

Pay Band Information:
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

Position Summary Information Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nations top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of eleven stations.

Position Summary:
This position will help maintain IT systems that are in place, work on IT projects and help resolve problem requests. This includes support of computer hardware and software, network systems, monitoring systems and workstation software.

Additionally, this position provides maintenance for North Carolina Public Radios studios, equipment, automation, AoIP and digital audio library systems. S/he maintains the AoIP network and perform daily/monthly maintenance tasks to keep the facilities running smoothly with minimal interruption. The range of duties is diverse, encompassing anything from replacing a pair of headphones, to setting up a remote broadcast, to installing a new digital console. S/he also spends time travelling to WUNCs studios and transmitter sites in surrounding cities for maintenance or assistance to our Engineer.

This position will help bridge IT and Engineering.

Finally work on Facilities projects will be essential, being the liaison or primary project manager on Facilities and building issues and projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Associates degree in electronics and three years of progressive experience in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media engineering environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences:
* Essential knowledge of studio equipment, recording equipment, ISDNs, AolP (Wheatstone).
* Project management skills and experience, great communication, and great documentation skills.
* The ability to work a flexible schedule on nights, weekends and occasional holidays as needed.
* Strong background in media operations, experience with Wide Orbit ideal.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :
The capacity to move equipment up to 50 lbs, reaching overhead, bending and twisting.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:
Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.