Maintenance Technician

CBS News and Stations; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS News and Stations is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair technical equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in television broadcasting, with at least 5 years of experience and a two-year degree in a related field. This full-time position requires multitasking abilities and a dedication to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in television broadcasting and equipment maintenance.
• IT training and experience strongly preferred.
• SBE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and installs all technical equipment.
• Installs and maintains technical facilities and equipment.
• Interfaces closely with technology users to solve problems.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Two-year degree or higher in Electronics, Engineering, IT

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CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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Job Description:

This role maintains, repairs, and installs all technical equipment.

• Installs, maintains, and helps detail all technical facilities, equipment, and related software.
• This includes but is not limited to: satellite, microwave, fiber optic, and MPEG 2/4 transport, UHF and VHF ATSC digital transmission systems, studio and operations automation systems, control room and routing switchers, IT systems and networks, file-based media systems, and facility HVAC, electrical, and security systems.
• The Engineer must interface closely with technology users to identify, solve, and accurately address problems.
• Candidate must be able to efficiently multitask and priorities in a fast-paced, winning team culture.
• Candidate is required to join the IBEW Local 292 Union.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Two-year degree or higher, or certificate in Electronics, Engineering, IT, or equivalent electronics
• IT training and experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in television broadcasting, and television equipment maintenance and repair
• A proven “hands-on” maintenance background is required
• Proven ability to assist and/or lead engineering projects as assigned, including implementation of new technologies
• SBE certification is a plus
• Must be dedicated to achieving outcomes, creative, and show leadership qualities
• Must understand and abide by EHS safety rules and procedures that pertain to related job functions
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and push 75 pounds
  
  

Only Online Applications Will Be Accepted

It is the policy of CBS to afford equal opportunity to all, to discriminate against none, to take affirmative action to promote equal employment and advancement opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, marital status.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Entertainment

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