Job Description
CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #15 television market in Detroit, is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Technician with a strong passion for television broadcasting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage, document and execute projects and other tasks in a demanding live-streaming and broadcast environment. The person will be directly responsible for installation, operation and maintenance of studio and field equipment. A strong background in and understanding of television engineering systems is required, including analog and digital audio and video, IT systems and IT-based broadcast television systems.
Job responsibilities:
• Exhibit a good working knowledge of television and IT systems maintenance, as well as FCC rules, regulations and licensing.
• Install, maintain, upgrade, and configure standard broadcast television equipment
• Read schematics and engineering drawings.
• Cultivate vendor and supplier sales and support contacts. Be familiar with purchasing procedures.
• Work closely with the Director of Information Technology to support IT infrastructure, IP-based production workflows, and cybersecurity efforts.
• Manage implementation of large, detailed capital projects.
• Ability to adapt to multiple, sometimes changing priorities and follow through until successful resolution.
• Show judgment and ability to effectively handle complex issues under pressure or during emergency situations.
• Be available to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may become necessary from time to time.
Experience and qualifications:
• Five years in television broadcast operations and maintenance, or military equivalent.
• Technical configuration experience with production switchers, video systems and automation.
• Experience in broadcast television transmission and RF systems at VHF, UHF and microwave frequencies is desirable.
• Familiarity with studio production workflows and experience working on live production crews. Ability to learn to fill production operational positions (video switching, audio mixing, electronic graphics, camera, studio, etc) as needed.
• Knowledge of studio staging and lighting.
• Computer literacy is required, including knowledge of computer operating systems, engineering applications, and networking and interconnection methods.
• The ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing is essential. AutoCAD proficiency is desirable.
• Ability to answer questions from the general public about reception issues.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Work with minimal supervision and demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Society of Broadcast Engineers certification at the Certified Broadcast Television Engineer level or above is required at hire or within one year.
• Ability to perform nominal physical activity associated with equipment installation and maintenance.
• A valid driver's license is required.
Education
• High school diploma is required.
• Two- or four-year post-secondary or trade school education in a related field, or corresponding military experience and training, is desirable.
This position is located in suburban Detroit and in-person attendance is required. The successful candidate will relocate to the Southeast Michigan environs if not already residing therein.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro5961-3-85-85-246-42 in your application.