Maintenance Engineer

Fox Television Stations; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits per plan documents

Union benefits per Collective Bargain?

Job summary

Fox TV Stations in Houston, TX seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician to install, operate, and maintain video, audio, and broadcast equipment, including data networks, switchers, routers, servers, editors, encoders/decoders, and RF transmission gear.

Work with engineering to design, test, and document systems; provide training and support to staff; ensure data networks comply with security policies; and perform repairs, updates, and routine maintenance, with flexible hours including nights and

Qualifications

• Associate degree with an emphasis in Engineering or IT or 4+ years of equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and maintain focus for extended periods.
• Strong working knowledge of broadcast and network systems; RF and fiber optic workflows preferred.
• Ability to work in a proactive environment and anticipate operational needs.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, organized, and an effective communicator.
• Prior experience in television or radio broadcast engineering or similar technical disciplines preferred.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet, lift up to 40 pounds, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Work with the engineering team to design, install, test, and document new systems and equipment as assigned.
• Manage and maintain data networks in compliance with Information Security policies.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance to systems supporting broadcast operations for live and production events.
• Troubleshoot and repair technical issues quickly to minimize service interruptions.
• Perform software and hardware updates, testing, and installations as required.
• Provide technical assistance and training to operational staff on day-to-day workflows and systems.
• Promote and maintain strong engineering standards and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or 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

KRIV/KTXH FOX 26, a FOX-owned and operated duopoly in Houston, Texas (DMA 6), is seeking a full-time, customer service-focused and team-oriented Maintenance Technician.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining video, audio, and other television broadcast and non-broadcast equipment. This includes 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

• Provide exceptional customer service and collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Work with the engineering team to design, install, test, and document new systems and equipment as assigned.
• Manage and maintain data networks in compliance with Information Security policies.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance to systems supporting broadcast operations for live and production events.
• Troubleshoot and repair technical issues quickly to minimize service interruptions.
• Perform software and hardware updates, testing, and installations as required.
• Provide technical assistance and training to operational staff on day-to-day workflows and systems.
• Promote and maintain strong engineering standards and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate degree with an emphasis in Engineering or IT preferred, or a minimum of four (4) years of equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and maintain focus for extended periods.
• Strong working knowledge of broadcast and network systems; experience with RF and fiber optic workflows preferred.
• Ability to work in a proactive environment and anticipate operational needs.
• Self-starter who works effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, organized, and an effective communicator.
• Prior experience in television or radio broadcast engineering or similar technical disciplines preferred.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet, lift up to 40 pounds, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

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 $38.00-42.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.