Per Diem Broadcast Transmitter Engineer — On-Call for Major Events

fox com

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 143,000

Part time

10 days ago

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Job summary

KTTV Fox 11 is seeking a per-diem Transmitter Engineer to support our Mt. Wilson transmitter facility during high profile events or emergencies.

This role requires extensive experience in television transmitter site operations and maintenance and the Mt. Wilson transmission complex. You will manage daily operation, calibrations and testing to keep the station on the air, including during high-profile events.

Qualifications

2–3 years of experience in electronics repair, studio AV setup, IT/networking, or military technical roles.
Solid grasp of signal flow, electrical safety, and how to use basic tools.
Basic IT/networking skills (IP addresses, subnets, switches, PCs).
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; able to drive mountain roads in rain, fog, or light winter conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work behind equipment racks.
Flexible schedule, including on-call for outages.
Experience with soldering, custom cable fabrication, reading schematics.
Background in amateur radio, telecommunications, or RF; training provided.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operation, calibrations, and emergency troubleshooting of transmitters and RF switchgear.
Transmitter testing, failover testing, path monitoring, baseband testing; work during high-profile events.
Monitor site support systems including IT systems, microwave/terrestrial links, satellite downlinks, UPS and generator systems.
Respond to transmitter outages, including driving to the Mt. Wilson site in various weather conditions.
Ensure the transmitter site complies with FCC standards.