Maintenance Engineer

fox com; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,962; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox TV Stations is looking for a full-time Maintenance Engineer at KTBC Fox 7 in Austin, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining broadcast equipment and ensuring excellent customer service through effective teamwork. The role requires a strong background in broadcast systems, along with problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast engineering preferred.
• RF and fiber optics experience is a plus.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain video, audio, and broadcast equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair technical faults.
• Train technical staff on operations and workflows.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of broadcast systems

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/IT

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations across the U.S., including stations in 14 of the top 15 DMAs and duopolies in 11 DMAs, such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Of these, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. The stations distribute sports, entertainment, and syndicated content, and produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news weekly, leveraging viewer, distributor, and advertiser demand for FOX's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KTBC Fox 7, a Fox-owned station in Austin, TX, seeks a full-time Maintenance Engineer focused on customer service and teamwork.

The Maintenance Engineer will install, operate, and maintain video, audio, and broadcast equipment, including data networks (SMPTE ST 2110 standards), production control switchers, audio mixers, automation systems, routing switchers, server-based systems, non-linear editors, encoders/decoders, multiplexers, newsroom systems, media streaming, and RF transmission equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent customer service and collaborating with other departments.
• Designing, installing, testing, and documenting new systems with the engineering team.
• Managing and maintaining data networks in compliance with security policies.
• Performing minor repairs and maintenance for live and production broadcast systems.
• Troubleshooting and repairing technical faults promptly.
• Updating, testing, and installing software and hardware as needed.
• Training technical staff on operations and workflows.
• Promoting best engineering practices.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications include problem-solving skills, knowledge of broadcast and network systems, RF and fiber optics experience is a plus, and the ability to work proactively in a team. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and flexible. Preferred qualifications include experience in broadcast engineering and an associate degree in Engineering/IT or equivalent industry experience. Physical requirements include climbing ladders, lifting weights, and working in tight spaces. The role requires onsite work, a valid driver's license, and passing a background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. The pay rate ranges from $30.00 to $34.09 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and others. Benefits for union employees are per the collective bargaining agreement.

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