Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Fox • New York, NY

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About The Position

WNYW/WWOR is seeking a skilled Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to perform daily preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem solving of all equipment associated with a 24/7/365 television operation in a major market. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintenance of automated Master Control systems, Studio, Automated Production Control Room Systems, Camera Control Systems, Robotic cameras, Remote Production ENG equipment, Post Production, Newsroom Video Playback and Archive solutions, ENG/SNG operations, NAS systems, Non Linear edit systems and Satellite distribution systems; assist in system design, construction and commissioning of new technologies at the Studio, Transmitter and Remote Facilities.

Requirements

• Candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience in TV Engineering which must include a strong IT background
• A B.S. degree with an emphasis in Engineering or IT is preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in addition to being able to work closely with all station staff in a team environment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to lift 50 lbs
• Individual must be able to work flexible hours and shifts
• Overnight and weekend availability required
• Candidate will also be required to join the IATSE Local 794 union

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventative maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Problem solving of all equipment associated with a 24/7/365 television operation
• Maintenance of automated Master Control systems
• Maintenance of Studio
• Maintenance of Automated Production Control Room Systems
• Maintenance of Camera Control Systems
• Maintenance of Robotic cameras
• Maintenance of Remote Production ENG equipment
• Maintenance of Post Production
• Maintenance of Newsroom Video Playback and Archive solutions
• Maintenance of ENG/SNG operations
• Maintenance of NAS systems
• Maintenance of Non Linear edit systems
• Maintenance of Satellite distribution systems
• Assist in system design, construction and commissioning of new technologies at the Studio, Transmitter and Remote Facilities.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level