Field Broadcast Engineer

About the role

RFE/RL is looking for a Field Broadcast Engineer to maintain and install broadcast equipment in its bureaus and in Prague's broadcast center. The role also covers troubleshooting, field support, and taking part in planning and coordinating remote broadcasts and special events. It is a locally recruited full-time, permanent position starting with a one-year contract, aimed at being extended to open-ended after the first year; it is open preferably to candidates based in the Czech Republic who can work without a work visa.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that Field/Bureau Engineering projects are completed in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
• Complete the construction and installation of broadcast equipment and studios in bureaus and for special events.
• Advise, guide and train Bureau staff.
• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures for the Bureau/Field Engineering section.
• Provide trouble-call assistance and field support to the bureaus.

Required profile

• Secondary education in engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience in the relevant technical discipline.
• Experience making hardware equipment operational and configured.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Good knowledge of Czech and English; knowledge of other RFE/RL broadcast languages is an advantage.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of broadcast audio/video compression and transmission technologies.
• Experience with digital and analog studio equipment and radio/TV signal distribution systems.
• Relevant software knowledge.

What we offer

• A workplace with a meaningful mission and a friendly, inclusive team.
• Benefits including 5 weeks of vacation, 13 sick days, retirement savings contribution plan, meal allowance, public transport contribution, life insurance, summer allowance and medical care on premises.