Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

KTBC Fox 7, a Fox-owned and operated TV station in downtown Austin, TX, is seeking a full-time customer service-focused and team-oriented Maintenance Engineer.

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining video, audio, and other television broadcast and non-broadcast equipment, including data networks including SMPTE ST 2110 standards, production control switchers, audio mixers, automation systems, routing switchers, server-based record and play-out systems, non-linear editors, encoders, decoders and multiplexers, newsroom computer systems, media streaming systems, and RF transmission equipment. 

Responsibilities include:

• Provide paramount customer service and collaboration with other departments.
• Collaborate with an astute engineering team to design, install, test, and document new systems and equipment as assigned.
• Manage and maintain data networks while conforming to our Information Security Team's strict policies.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance to all systems supporting broadcast operations for live and production events.
• Accurately troubleshoot and repair technical faults quickly to minimize loss of service.
• Perform software and hardware updates, tests, and installation as required.
• Provide technical assistance and training to the technical operating staff on day-to-day operations and workflows.
• Practice, teach, and encourage best engineering standards and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Applicant must have the ability to solve complex problems and the capacity to concentrate for long periods.
• Must have a solid working knowledge of broadcast and network systems. Experience in RF and fiber optic workflows is desirable. 
• Applicant must be able to work in a proactive, not a reactive, environment.
• Candidate must be able to work in a team collaborative environment and be a self-starter without direct supervision.
• Must be flexible with changes in workflows, a clear communicator, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Applicants with prior experience in television, radio broadcast engineering, or similar technical disciplines are preferred.
• An associate degree with an emphasis in Engineering/ IT is preferred, or at least four years of equivalent industry experience is needed.
• Applicant must be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet, lift 40 pounds, and work in tight spaces.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to work fully onsite, either at the station's Studio or Transmitter.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required to drive company vehicles.
• Must pass a background check.

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