Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television
stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest
designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three
largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are
affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports,
entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively
produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations
leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s
national content.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television
stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest
designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three
largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are
affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports,
entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively
produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations
leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s
national content.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KTBC Fox 7, a Fox-owned and operated TV station in downtown Austin, TX, is
seeking a full-time customer service-focused and team-oriented Maintenance
Engineer.
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for installing, operating, and
maintaining video, audio, and other television broadcast and non-broadcast
equipment, including 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 include:
- Provide paramount customer service and collaboration with other departments.
- Collaborate with an astute engineering team to design, install, test, and
document new systems and equipment as assigned.
* Manage and maintain data networks while conforming to our Information
Security Team's strict policies.
* Perform minor repairs and maintenance to all systems supporting broadcast
operations for live and production events.
* Accurately troubleshoot and repair technical faults quickly to minimize loss
of service.
- Perform software and hardware updates, tests, and installation as required.
- Provide technical assistance and training to the technical operating staff on
day-to-day operations and workflows.
- Practice, teach, and encourage best engineering standards and practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Applicant must have the ability to solve complex problems and the capacity to
concentrate for long periods.
* Must have a solid working knowledge of broadcast and network systems.
Experience in RF and fiber optic workflows is desirable.
- Applicant must be able to work in a proactive, not a reactive, environment.
- Candidate must be able to work in a team collaborative environment and be a
self-starter without direct supervision.
* Must be flexible with changes in workflows, a clear communicator,
detail-oriented, and highly organized.
* Applicants with prior experience in television, radio broadcast engineering,
or similar technical disciplines are preferred.
* An associate degree with an emphasis in Engineering/ IT is preferred, or at
least four years of equivalent industry experience is needed.
* Applicant must be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet, lift 40 pounds, and
work in tight spaces.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Must be able to work fully onsite, either at the station's Studio or
Transmitter.
* A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required to drive
company vehicles.
* Must pass a background check.
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 $30.00-34.09 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.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours