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Broadcast ENG Maintenance Engineer - KNBC4 LA

NBCUniversal

Broadcast ENG Maintenance Engineer - KNBC4 LA

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Support the local stations by maintaining electronic and digital equipment to support News production and other on-air broadcast and streaming requirements
    • Troubleshoot complex ENG systems, SDI video routers, microwave systems, ENG Vehicles, Cellular Bonded News Gathering systems as well as other broadcast & production systems
    • Strong understanding of Newsroom Control systems and automation workflows
    • Read schematic diagrams and troubleshoot analog and digital equipment to the component level
    • Troubleshoot and respond in a timely fashion to maintenance needs
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds above the waist
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Requirements:

    • Minimum 5 years experience in broadcast maintenance engineering
    • Minimum 3 years experience with digital microwave transmission systems, fixed and portable as well as digital encoder systems
    • Working knowledge ENG and Satellite transmission maintenance and repair
    • Knowledge and experience in studio switching systems, automation control, graphics systems and audio systems in News, production, and on-air environments
    • Familiarity with analog and digital IFB and PL communication systems
    • Possess the ability to prioritize and work independently with a high degree of detail

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
    • Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
    • This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between the Company and the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET). Successful candidate will be required to join NABET if not already a member and remain a member of the union in good standing.
    • Must be willing to work overtime, evenings, and on weekends with short notice, and respond to emergency calls
    • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Familiarity with ENG and streaming and encoding technologies
    • Working knowledge of laptop editing
    • Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
    • Deep knowledge of test equipment operation for diagnosis of all digital and analog signals
    • Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully execute multiple assignments concurrently
    • Ability to communicate at all levels
    • Ambition to seek out new solutions utilizing creative problem solving
    • Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together

    Additional Requirements:

    • Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

    This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

    Salary range: $120,459.00 - $120,459.00

    Additional Information

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