Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our teamThe Maintenance Engineer is responsible for being the Engineer in Charge of studio and remote production shows.This position will work with studio production, post production and IT equipment in both on-air and off-air conditions. 

This professional should have strong verbal/written communication skills. This position is responsible for documenting necessary changes to the production environment as well as documenting daily tasks in a ticketing/trouble logging system.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep Production, Post-Production and Operations on the Air
• Troubleshoot issues with Broadcast systems (switchers, audio consoles, cameras, video processing equipment, intercom, multi-view monitors, audio/video routers, playback and ingest systems)
• Work with EIC group on workflows and making improvements to remote gear
• Maintain Broadcast IT & Network equipment and applications. (Windows, Mac OS, Linux servers/workstations)
• Keep Broadcast IT systems and workflows functioning properly
• Troubleshoot electronic hardware down to the component level
• Repairs should be expedited and downtime is minimized
• Install and upgrade broadcast hardware/software
• To have complete, functioning workflows for Production, Post Production and Operations
• Provide written/verbal reports or instructions to coworkers, management and clients
• The status of correcting or repairing an issue is communicated properly and timely
• Train fellow engineers and operators
• To maintain a flow of engineering, production, and operations information

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• College degree in Engineering, Broadcast or IT preferred
• Five years of experience as an engineer in live television or post-production environment
• Professional level IT skillset to include a well-rounded knowledge of storage, networking, software, and operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Knowledge of broadcast video routing systems, signal distribution and processing, installation and repair
• Identify signal parameters and troubleshoot issues using test equipment including waveform monitors, vector monitors, audio metering, network and cables analyzers
• Knowledge of production systems including switchers, cameras, audio, multi-image displays, digital effects, graphics, editing