- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
About *** Television:
*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****:
****5 is the *** affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. ****5 is the *** affiliate, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Plus, there’s something unique — because people here love this station and love this city! It’s an energy and excitement that is fun and rejuvenating.
Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We broadcast more than 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social *** sites in southern Minnesota. Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area.
Job Summary/Description
The position requires a full knowledge of station operations and technical layout, with a strong emphasis on broadcast news. Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written and excellent computer skills. Comprehensive knowledge of RF signals, transmission mechanics, mechanical engineering, and studio technical equipment operation. Must possess the appropriate technical skills that enable diagnosis of equipment issues and the ability to resolve problems quickly. Requires a competent knowledge of broadcast signal flow with the ability to quickly identify key points of failure and bypass faults with minimal system downtime.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/taped events and programs
- Have expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
- Ability to perform regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
- Documents and executes necessary corrective actions
- Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts; corrects and documents technical problems and reports them to the managers
- Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and communication with other departments by maintaining discrepancy logs and equipment incident reports and regularly audits these documents to identify areas where the performance or process needs to improve
- Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing and implementing Engineering projects
- Schedules and Supervises Maintenance Engineering staff
- Working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
- Familiarity with networking routing and IP addressing
- Manage the maintenance and repair of all company facilities associated with our station. This includes HVAC, generators, security systems, satellite dishes, electrical, hardware, etc.
- Manage the maintenance and repair of the towers, antennas, and transmission lines/connections
- Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and provide on-call services 24/7
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have at least 5 years of working experience in broadcast engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related is preferred but is not required
- On-the-job and/or formal training in repairing Broadcast Transmitters
- Display and maintain a professional appearance, based on station standards, and a professional demeanor
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate and adapt in high-pressure situations
- Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented
- Must have a clean driving record
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)
****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****:
****5 is the *** affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. ****5 is the *** affiliate, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Plus, there’s something unique — because people here love this station and love this city! It’s an energy and excitement that is fun and rejuvenating.
Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living. We broadcast more than 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social *** sites in southern Minnesota. Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area.
Job Summary/Description
The position requires a full knowledge of station operations and technical layout, with a strong emphasis on broadcast news. Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written and excellent computer skills. Comprehensive knowledge of RF signals, transmission mechanics, mechanical engineering, and studio technical equipment operation. Must possess the appropriate technical skills that enable diagnosis of equipment issues and the ability to resolve problems quickly. Requires a competent knowledge of broadcast signal flow with the ability to quickly identify key points of failure and bypass faults with minimal system downtime.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/taped events and programs
- Have expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
- Ability to perform regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
- Documents and executes necessary corrective actions
- Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts; corrects and documents technical problems and reports them to the managers
- Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and communication with other departments by maintaining discrepancy logs and equipment incident reports and regularly audits these documents to identify areas where the performance or process needs to improve
- Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing and implementing Engineering projects
- Schedules and Supervises Maintenance Engineering staff
- Working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
- Familiarity with networking routing and IP addressing
- Manage the maintenance and repair of all company facilities associated with our station. This includes HVAC, generators, security systems, satellite dishes, electrical, hardware, etc.
- Manage the maintenance and repair of the towers, antennas, and transmission lines/connections
- Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and provide on-call services 24/7
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have at least 5 years of working experience in broadcast engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related is preferred but is not required
- On-the-job and/or formal training in repairing Broadcast Transmitters
- Display and maintain a professional appearance, based on station standards, and a professional demeanor
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate and adapt in high-pressure situations
- Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented
- Must have a clean driving record
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)
****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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