Maintenance Engineer

Fox Television Stations; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Insurance

Job summary

Fox Television Stations—KTBC Fox 7 in downtown Austin, TX—is seeking a full-time Maintenance Engineer to install, operate, and maintain broadcast and non-broadcast equipment and data networks. You will work with SMPTE ST 2110 standards, routing, automation, servers, and RF transmission gear to ensure reliable live and production operations.

The role requires an associate degree in Engineering/IT or equivalent experience, on-site work, and the ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders, and work

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of broadcast and network systems.
• RF and fiber optic workflows are desirable.
• Ability to solve complex problems in proactive, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide paramount customer service and collaborate with other departments.
• Design, install, test, and document new systems and equipment.
• Manage and maintain data networks adhering to security policies.
• Perform maintenance on broadcast and production systems for live events.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults quickly to minimize outages.
• Perform software/hardware updates and installation as required.
• Train staff on day-to-day operations and workflows.
• Promote engineering standards and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast systems

Network systems

RF workflows

Fiber optics

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/IT

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $32.50-34.50 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.