Operations Engineer

Job Description

WISN-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, has a full-time opening for an experienced broadcast Operations Engineer. The Operations Engineer is responsible to operate a variety of our control room and master control equipment as well as maintain the technical integrity of the station's on-air signals and its equipment from acquisition to distribution.

Job Responsibilities:
• Coordinates live and taped programming for broadcast
• Maintains on air operation to include running commercials, network, and local programming as a master control operator
• Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.
• Operates ADC Automation equipment
• Follows FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
• Observes transmitters and takes readings
• Maintains program and transmitter logs
• Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists
• Acquires content from various distributors
• Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
• Basic multi-media computer skill and familiarity with current Internet technology including downloading of materials for promos and commercial client spots
• Work as needed in control room in technical positions (audio console, robotic camera, production switcher) for live and recorded television programs
• Non-linear editing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by TV Engineering Management

Experience Requirements:
• Should have 2+ years of experience working as an operations engineer at a commercial television station with extensive experience in operating a wide variety of broadcast equipment
• Related military experience will be considered

Qualification Requirements:
• Computer literacy is mandatory
• Attention to details is imperative
• Must have a solid background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment

Education:
• College Degree preferred but not required
• Military training and experience will be considered

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv150w-18-223-172-252-42 in your application.