Associate Broadcast Engineer - Spectrum News

Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Employment Type: Full Time

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you want an interactive experience in the field of broadcasting? Are you skilled at rerouting and resolving issues in television systems?

 

Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

 

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

The Associate Broadcast Engineer position at Spectrum Networks is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team. As an Associate Broadcast Engineer, you will be responsible for executing and distributing live and pre-produced news and/or sports content to cable subscribers. You are an essential part of a collaborative team that produces compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience.

 

WHAT OUR ASSOCIATE BROADCAST ENGINEERS ENJOY MOST

• Provide hands on engineering support at the client hardware and software level, including evaluation and resolution of technical issues affecting the network
• Working with vendors to help troubleshoot equipment issues, install version updates to keep the broadcast running smoothly 

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in Broadcast or Technical environment – 1+ years
• Education: Associates degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Technical skills: General knowledge of IP networking and cross-platform operating systems and applications, basic broadcast equipment knowledge/experience should include cameras in the field and studio, digital recording devices, video switchers (routing and/or production), audio systems and related equipment
• Skills: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and solve basic problems while demonstrating a positive attitude and positive approach, effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Abilities: Learn to apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, report, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of the systems investment
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to “breaking news” and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with broadcast standards
• Knowledge of Audio/Video over IP 

 

Certifications:

• SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) - CTO
• Network – CCENT 

 

Working Conditions

• Office environment. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other issues that may arise.
• Travel: 15% where applicable 

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $27.80 and $49.20. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.



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