Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

Location: IN-Indianapolis;6910 Network Place (Tribune-WXIN/WTTV)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

The Broadcast Maintenance Engineer will report to the Director of Engineering. The Maintenance Engineer will provide installation and support of broadcast technical systems at the Indianapolis Fox/CBS studio, transmitter and remote locations. Applicant must be proficient with PC workstations, servers, general TCP/IP networking as well as experience in broadcast and news technical systems. This position will have an additional focus on the RF transmission systems for over-the-air broadcast. Position will also be responsible for some minor building maintenance and other duties as required.

• Responsibilities:

• Installation and configuration of technical broadcast equipment
• Comprehension and application of technical manuals, CAD prints, database and direct interaction with manufacturers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Coordination with engineering department coworkers and other departments to complete maintenance-related projects as needed to meet goals and objectives. Perform duties and use tools and equipment in a safe manner to avoid personal injury and injury to others.
• Television Broadcast facilities operate 24/7. Maintenance Engineers support the 24/7 operation and at times will be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as needed. Normal scheduling may be any of 7 days per week and normal shift hours from 0330 to 2330.
• The Maintenance Engineer must be readily available after hours to respond to emergencies. This may include receiving, and responding to phone calls, text messages or emails after hours.

• Qualifications

• Should have a high school, vocational or technical education or equivalent related experience and a valid Indiana drivers license in order to pick up parts and supplies, and provide services to remote Transmitter, Tower, and Broadcast facilities and venues.
• Three to five years minimum maintenance experience in an operational television broadcast facility with an emphasis on news production systems.
• Additional consideration for applicants with television transmitter maintenance experience.
• Must be articulate and able to communicate ideas and concepts both verbally and digitally.
• Polite composure under stress is required.
• Requires an ability to read and understand blueprints
• Must be able to work in a high power RF transmitter facility
• Must be proficient is use of all types of general machinery, hand and power tools.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50lbs. Requires a considerable amount of walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing and crawling to support the facility.
• Must work well with others and/or independently