Maintenance Engineer

Fox Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

FOX Television Stations is seeking a Maintenance Technician for WITI FOX6 in Milwaukee, WI. The role focuses on keeping our 24/7 broadcast operations seamless through proactive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and precise equipment installation.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Ross OverDrive, TriCaster, Chyron, and SMPTE 2110, plus IT/electronics credentials. Night shifts, weekends, and holidays are required to support a 24-hour station.

Formación

• Knowledge of broadcast and network systems.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and rapid repairs.

Responsabilidades

• Design, install, test, and document new hardware/software systems.
• Provide rapid troubleshooting to minimize airtime interruptions.
• Manage and maintain data networks in compliance with Information Security policies.
• Train operations staff on daily workflows and equipment use.
• Perform preventative software/hardware updates and system checks.
• Collaborate across departments to enable tools for success.

Conocimientos

Broadcast systems

Network systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Proactive thinking

Educación

IT or Electronics certificate

AS Degree

Herramientas

Ross OverDrive

TriCaster

Chyron

NDI

SMPTE 2110

Descripción del empleo

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV StationsFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONWITI FOX6, a FOX-owned and operated station, is looking for a Maintenance Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We need a problem-solver dedicated to ensuring our 24/7/365 broadcast remains seamless through expert preventative maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and precision equipment installation.This position is represented by the IBEW.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESSystem Integration: Collaborate with the engineering team to design, install, test, and document new hardware and software systemsTechnical Support: Provide rapid troubleshooting and repairs to minimize airtime interruptions for live and production eventsNetwork Security: Manage and maintain data networks while strictly adhering to Information Security policiesOperational Training: Act as a technical resource, providing guidance and training to operational staff on daily workflows and equipment usePreventative Maintenance: Conduct routine software/hardware updates and system checks to uphold high engineering standardsCross-Departmental Collaboration: Deliver exceptional internal customer service to ensure all departments have the tools they need to succeedWHAT YOU WILL NEEDSelf-starter who can work independently but excels in a team settingWorking knowledge of broadcast and network systemsProactive thinker who anticipates operational needs before they become issuesHighly organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator under pressureKnowledge of Ross OverDrive and camera robotics, TriCaster, Chyron, Sony ENG and PTZ cameras, GatesAir transmitters, Dante audio, NDI, SMPTE 2110Proven ability to resolve complex technical glitches during long shiftsComfortable climbing ladders (up to 20 feet), lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in confined spacesAbility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support a 24-hour Broadcast Station.IT or Electronics certificate and/or AS DegreeNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERRF workflow experiencePrior background in television/radio broadcast engineering or a related technical fieldWe 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 $16.98-37.58 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.