Assistant Chief Engineer

WUNC Assistant Chief Engineer

North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill & Durham

WUNC News is hiring an Assistant Chief Engineer. This position reports to the Director of IT and Engineering.

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 ten stations.

The Assistant Chief Engineer position will assist the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department. The scope of responsibilities for this position will encompass providing support in maintaining and improving the quality and reliability of our main studio locations in Chapel Hill and Durham. This position would also assist the Chief Engineer in maintaining the transmission, quality and reliability of our 12 licensed signals. This all includes 11 transmitter locations, our principle studios in Chapel Hill and Durham and one remote Raleigh studio location.

Responsibilities include quality of signal for the entire signal path from studios to over-the-air plus digital streams. Assistance with buildings & facilities are included in this position, including emergency generators, HVAC systems, roofing, plumbing, locks and security. This position reports to the Director of IT & Engineering and works with a team of technical co-workers and contractors to create, maintain and repair broadcast and audio systems.

Required Qualifications:

Working knowledge of and best practices with:

• Facility wiring, grounding and interconnect;


• RF and High Voltage Safety;


• Network security;


• Electronic theory;


• Electronic mathematics and formulas;


• Arithmetic, geometry and algebra;


• Ohm’s Law, VSWR, Impedance

Skills: soldering; electronic troubleshooting; reading and understanding electronic schematic diagrams; audio, RF and network wiring and termination; use of test and monitoring equipment including multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power meters*

Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year college and six (6) years progressive experience in the maintenance and repair of radio production, broadcasting, computer, and transmitter systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• FCC General Class License and/or SBE Certification


• FCC Compliance knowledge


• Communication and Documentation skills


• Project Management Skills

Interested applicants must apply at: .

Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV or resume and cover letter.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary/Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 per year