Broadcast Engineer

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Day-to-day maintenance and support of station's core infrastructure, not limited to news editing systems, control room automation and components, local news channel and streaming systems, transmitter operations, studio equipment as well as field operations equipment and vehicles.
• Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment to a component level (hardware/software).
• Work collaboratively in the design, construction, and execution of station engineering projects and initiatives.
• Work with equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve issues, including ordering parts/services.
• Review discrepancy reports and address issues with minimal supervision.
• Other duties, as assigned by Broadcast Operations & Engineering management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• A sound engineering foundation and the ability to tackle and repair complex television broadcast systems.
• Strong technical background in video transmission and encoding, newsroom systems, ingest wireless and cellular bonded technologies, automation systems, microwave, master control, satellite, streaming, control room, IT, studio and field operations, and IP technology.
• Expertise and background in RF transmission and technology.
• Cable fabrication and termination experience.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and highly organized.
• Strong project execution and coordination skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to efficiently communicate and work with other members of the engineering staff, station employees management, and outside vendors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to train fellow engineers in new systems, technologies, procedures, and techniques.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, overtime, or varying shifts when necessary to meet station needs, sometimes with little notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• College degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or similar field.
• 2-5 years of experience in broadcast engineering or technical operations.
• Knowledge and experience working with control room automation, cameras, and recording devices, non-linear editing systems, transcoding products, routers, encoders, and video servers.
• Knowledge of and understanding of FCC rules and regulations.
• Experience in IT, including an understanding of networking, software, and operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, Video Conferencing Software, and Computer Aided Drafting Software.
• Experience with GatesAir ULXTE transmitters a plus.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 80,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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