Broadcast Technician II

State of Mississippi

Agency: State of Mississippi
Location: MS
Salary: $42K - $50K
Type: full-time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-05-03

Job Description

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Broadcast Technician II

Salary

$42,000.00 - $49,991.76 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9828-0247-20260423Hs

Department

0247 - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$42,000.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$49,991.76

About the Agency

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is a state-licensed public media organization serving audiences across Mississippi through radio, television, and digital platforms. Mississippi Public Broadcasting is a trusted multimedia organization that educates, enlightens and entertains Mississippians. As the only statewide radio and television broadcast network, MPB connects Mississippi households and communities. MPB programming focuses on the people, resources and attractions that reflect Mississippi's unique culture and diverse heritage. MPB provides a valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the state's emergency preparedness and response system. With live stream, on-demand episodes of both radio and television favorites and the latest from MPB news, the MPB App provides listeners and viewers with a way to stay connected, no matter where in the world they may be. MPB reaches over 50,000 people a day through various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. MPB's social channels provide information, news and entertainment around the clock, even in emergency situations.

About the Position

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking a Broadcast Trades Technician II for the agency's Transmission Division to assist in the maintenance and upgrading of transmitter and microwave tower sites. The ideal candidate must possess radio frequency (RF) maintenance experience with broadcast television and FM radio transmission equipment. MPB will also consider candidates with equivalent high power RF experience such as military, maritime, or amateur radio operators.

The candidate must have a general knowledge of power generation equipment and UPS back up power systems, HVAC systems as well as general electronics and computer networking knowledge and experience. Must have a passion for a career in technology maintenance and support.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting with and performing equipment upgrades. This position is primarily responsible for maintaining the north microwave radio network and broadcast transmission sites.

2. Assisting with the management of power generation equipment, electrical transfer, and
voltage regulation equipment. Assisting with generator and electrical maintenance contracts, mechanics, support personnel and fuel service vendors.

3. Assisting with yard maintenance at all tower sites, assisting with contracts for fence line and guy alley brush cutting and timber clearing, maintaining road and site accessibility, fences and property security.

4. Will be required to perform, or assist with, the maintenance of UPS power supplies, HVAC systems at the microwave sites and assist at the main transmitter sites.

5. Must attend equipment vendor training sessions and become familiar with all equipment at all microwave sites and assist with DTV/FM transmitter locations.

6. Will assist with special projects at the Central Office and all remote microwave and DTV/FM transmitter sites throughout the