Maintenance Engineer (R50033736)

FOX; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits

Job summary

FOX is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer for WTXF TV to ensure 24/7/365 broadcast operations. The role entails preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of master control rooms, studio gear, and control systems, with awareness of Grass Valley ITX, Sony switchers, ELC, Ross Robotics, and Bit Central Playout.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in TV engineering, a strong IT background, and VM environment knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of TV Engineering experience.
• Strong IT background.
• Knowledge of Virtual Machine Environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative maintenance on broadcast equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues to ensure uninterrupted broadcasts.
• Maintain and repair Automated Master Control and Production Control Rooms.
• Assist in design and commissioning of new technologies at studio and facilities.
• Collaborate with team to support operations and improve performance.

Skills

TV Engineering

IT background

Virtual Machine Environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT

Tools

Grass Valley ITX

Sony switchers/ELC

Ross Robotics

Bit Central Playout

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox 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 DESCRIPTION

WTXF TV is seeking a highly skilled Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the seamless operation of our 24/7/365 television broadcast by performing daily preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving across all equipment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing a wide range of systems, including Automated Master Control Systems, Automated Production Control Rooms, Studio Production equipment, Camera Control Systems, Robotic Pedestals, Remote Production ENG equipment, Newsroom Video Playback and Archive solutions, non-linear edit systems, and satellite distribution systems. Experience in a Technical Operations Center is advantageous.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct regular preventative maintenance and repairs on broadcast equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted broadcast operations.
• Maintain and repair systems such as Automated Master Control, Production Control Rooms, Studio Production equipment, and more.
• Assist in the design, construction, and commissioning of new technologies at the Studio, Transmitter, and Remote Facilities.
• Collaborate with team members to support operational needs and enhance system performance.
• Familiarity with Grass Valley ITX, Sony switchers and ELC, Ross Robotics, Bit Central Playout is beneficial.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in TV Engineering, with a strong IT background and knowledge of Virtual Machine Environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with station staff.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work nights and weekends is a must.

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 $49.50 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.

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