Broadcast Maintenance Technician — Live TV Systems Pro

Gray Local Media, Inc; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WNEM-TV is recruiting for a Broadcast Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage, document, and execute projects and other tasks in a demanding live-streaming and broadcast environment.

The person will be directly responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of studio and field equipment. A strong background in and understanding of television engineering systems is required, including analog and digital video and IT-based broadcast television

Qualifications

• Three to five years in television broadcast operations and maintenance, military or equivalent training and /or experience.
• Technical configuration experience with production switchers, video systems and automation. Experience in broadcast television transmission systems and microwave frequencies is desirable.
• Computer literacy is required, including knowledge of engineering applications.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• The successful candidate is covered by a bargaining unit contract agreement.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a good working knowledge of television and IT systems maintenance, as well as FCC rules, regulations, and licensing.
• Install, maintain, upgrade, and configure standard broadcast television equipment;
• Read schematics and engineering drawings.
• Cultivate vendor and supplier sales and support contacts. Be familiar with purchasing procedures.
• Ability to adapt to multiple, sometimes changing priorities and follow through until successful resolution.
• Show judgment and ability to effectively handle complex issues under pressure or during emergency situations.
• Be available to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may become necessary from time to time.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Maintenance

Television systems

IT broadcast tech

Computer literacy

Job description

WNEM-TV is recruiting for a Broadcast Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage, document, and execute projects and other tasks in a demanding live-streaming and broadcast environment.

The person will be directly responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of studio and field equipment. A strong background in and understanding of television engineering systems is required, including analog and digital video and IT-based broadcast television