Broadcast Construction Maintenance Engineer
Broadcast Construction Maintenance Engineer
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Job Description
WGNTV Chicago has an immediate opening for a Broadcast Construction & Maintenance Engineer. Reporting to the Director of Engineering the successful candidate will assist in the design construction and implementation of new equipment and production facilities to support WGNs local news operation a national cable network with multiple bureaus and remote studios and two nationally syndicated overtheair multicast networks.
Desired Experience and Skills:
- A degree in Engineering Broadcast and/or IT preferred.
- Five years experience as an engineer news or sportsoriented live production environment.
- Expert knowledge of current television broadcast systems including production control room systems house video/audio distribution airpath satellite transmission and reception AoIP / VoIP etc.
- RF knowledge including UHF transmission and pointtopoint microwave systems a plus.
- Ability to design document and install broadcast systems is required.
- Ability to create documentation using AutoCad is required.
- Systems integration experience preferred.
- Excellent IT skills including indepth knowledge of operating systems and IP networking.
- Working knowledge of common television test equipment including signal generators/analyzers stream analyzers etc.
- Working knowledge of common business software applications particularly Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
- Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
- Familiarity with componentlevel electronics as well as practical soldering / cabletermination etc.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. as well as work that may require use of a ladder and work in confined spaces or beneath raised floors.
- This position will require shift work which may include nights weekends and holidays along with overtime as situations demand.
- This position is under the jurisdiction of IBEW 1220 and union membership is required.
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Compensation:
$26.85 to $44.97 per hour commensurate with applicants experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off Paid Parental leave life insurance and more.
Employment Type
Full-Time
