Maintenance Technician

Fox Television Stations • Southfield, MI

58d • $25 - $40

About The Position

An employee in this classification, provides full-time technical support for all broadcast equipment including, but not limited to, master control on-air equipment such as automation system and on-air servers as well as Broadcast IT systems, transmitters (AM, FM, TV, Microwave, Fiber, satellite, etc.), receivers, cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, video systems, routers, automation/editing systems, intercoms, two-way radios, network switches, servers, IP systems, monitors and display systems.

Requirements

• Proven ability to repair, maintain and operate all types of standard broadcast equipment and related software.
• Proven ability to install, configure, maintain and operate IP based SAN, LAN, or WAN systems.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced quickly-changing technical environment.
• Understanding of all pertinent FCC rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast paced technical environment.
• Minimum 2 years of college or technical school majoring in a Broadcast related field IT related field or equivalent broadcast experience.
• At least 3 years working in a Major Market Broadcast environment or IT environment.
• Valid driver license.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• CAD experience a plus.
• Cisco certification and SBE certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network interface with Fox Hub/Spoke systems to send and receive local and national programming and commercial content.
• Install various new television electronic equipment and software to enhance our ability to produce local news, sports, productions and daily on-air programming integrated with commercial content.
• Assist with remote location productions.
• Perform other related duties as deemed appropriate and as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree