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About the Role

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. This role involves installing, operating, and maintaining video, audio, and other television broadcast and non-broadcast equipment, including data networks conforming to 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

Provide paramount customer service and collaborate with other departments.
Collaborate with the engineering team to design, install, test, and document new systems and equipment.
Manage and maintain data networks while conforming to Information Security Team 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.
Provide technical assistance and training to technical operating staff on day-to-day operations and workflows.
Practice, teach, and encourage best engineering standards and practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to solve complex problems and concentrate for long periods.
Solid working knowledge of broadcast and network systems.
Ability to work in a proactive, not reactive, environment.
Ability to work in a team collaborative environment and be a self-starter without direct supervision.
Flexible with changes in workflows.
Clear communicator.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to work in tight spaces.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Pass a background check.

Skills

Customer service
Collaboration
Data network management
Troubleshooting
Software updates
Hardware updates
Technical assistance
Training
Engineering standards and practices
Broadcast systems
Network systems
RF workflows (desirable)
Fiber optic workflows (desirable)
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
Multiplexers
Newsroom computer systems
Media streaming systems
RF transmission equipment

Location

Austin, TX
Downtown Austin
Onsite (Station's Studio or Transmitter)

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

At least four years of equivalent industry experience
Prior experience in television broadcast engineering (preferred)
Prior experience in radio broadcast engineering (preferred)
Prior experience in similar technical disciplines (preferred)

Education Level

Associate degree with an emphasis in Engineering/IT (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$30.00-34.09 per hour

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
Benefits for Union represented employees in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement

About the Company

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S.
Stations are located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas (DMAs), and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
18 stations are affiliated with the FOX Network.
Distributes sports, entertainment, and syndicated content.
Collectively produces approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.
Leverages viewer, distributor, and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Disruptors, big dreamers, and believers in the future, possibility, and potential.
Reinventing the world daily.
Creates content for audiences big and small, global and local.
Puts audiences first, working to bring them stories they love, wherever and however they watch, listen, and learn.
Career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding, and game-changing across disciplines.
Seeks out talented individuals: dreamers, disruptors, and visionaries.
Committed to helping every employee feel valued and inspired daily.

Equal Opportunity

An equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants 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.
Considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.