Station Broadcast Engineer

Ion Media Networks • East Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Station Broadcast Engineer at E.W. Scripps Company is responsible for the day-to-day technical operations and administration of the station in Syracuse, NY. This role involves monitoring and controlling the operability of the station's central cast rack and transmitter operations, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining various systems that support on-air operations. The engineer will work closely with the broadcast team and ensure compliance with FCC requirements while being available for on-call support to maintain continuous station operation.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronic) or a related field preferred or equivalent vocation/technical experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in broadcast engineering preferred.
• Strong proficiency with computers to include Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort and willingness to learn, implement, and operate new technology related to broadcasting and content delivery.
• Ability and willingness to travel to transmitter sites and travel throughout the region on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control and report the operability of the station's central cast rack and transmitter operations.
• Monitor and report station outages.
• Work with the team in the daily operation of the studio, transmitter, and distribution delivery.
• Troubleshoot television transmitter and facility issues.
• Maintain systems responsible for supporting the on-air operation, such as HVAC, networking, electrical, and mechanical.
• Partner with legal and corporate in the maintenance of the station public file in accordance with FCC requirements.
• Track and confirm FCC online station files 24/7 on-call availability to ensure continuous operation of the station.
• Liaise with all cable, DBS, and Telco operators within the market.
• Operate, log and maintain EAS tests and equipment.
• Proactively engage with necessary third parties to resolve technical issues in an expedited manner as they arise; carry out troubleshooting as needed or escalate to engineering support for further diagnosis.
• May be responsible for certain administrative duties related to business and operation transactions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures including corporate guidelines and best practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off for volunteering activities
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees