Broadcast ENG Maintenance Engineer - KNBC4 LA

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• 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

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 ~~~ 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

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