Maintenance Engineer
Core
Installing, operating, and maintaining video, audio, and broadcast equipment including data networks, switchers, and RF transmission systems for live and production events.
Role type
Maintenance Technician (Broadcast Engineering)
Builds
Broadcast operations infrastructure for local news and programming
Domain
Television Broadcasting / Media Production
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
RF and fiber optic workflows, SMPTE ST 2110 standards, data network management, hardware and software updates, troubleshooting broadcast systems, confined space work
Preferred skills
Associate degree in Engineering or IT, prior television or radio broadcast engineering experience
Technologies
SMPTE ST 2110, production control switchers, audio mixers, automation systems, routing switchers, server-based record and play-out systems, non-linear editors, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, newsroom computer systems, media streaming systems, RF transmission equipment
Responsibilities
Install, operate, and maintain video, audio, and broadcast equipment; manage and maintain data networks in compliance with security policies; perform minor repairs and maintenance for live and production events; troubleshoot technical issues to minimize service interruptions; perform software and hardware updates, testing, and installations; provide technical assistance and training to operational staff.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational level
