Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
About The Position
Great opportunity for a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer, with previous Broadcast, TV Station experience. The Broadcast Maintenance Engineer will perform tasks associated with the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of various media technologies for three FOX owned and operated multi-platform television stations. Examples include master control and production automation systems, encoding/decoding and various streaming technologies, video switchers, audio mixers, cameras, robotics, character generators, playback servers, transmitters, satellite distribution systems, desktop computers, networking equipment and various facility needs as assigned. System examples include Bitcentral, Evertz, Sony, Panasonic, Calrec, Vizrt Tricaster, Adobe, RTS, LiveU, Arista, Cisco, Rohde & Schwarz, and IHSE. Engineer will play an important role in maintaining and operating these systems to support live programming. Highlights include FOX 35 News, NFL, NCAA football and basketball, MLB, FIFA, NASCAR, and many more.
Requirements
- Previous experience within a television station or similar industry supporting and installing broadcast equipment, production systems, video streaming technologies, and/or IT related components.
- Skilled with both SDI and IP video standards, such as SMPTE 2110, NDI, and Dante.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, vendors and co-workers, work efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be flexible with schedule and willing to work weekends, holidays and occasional overnight shifts.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors or associate degree in a television, engineering, or information technology field of study is preferred.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision
- insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- paid time off
- other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
- Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
