Broadcast Maintenance Technician
Broadcast Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
KMBC/KCWETV the Hearstowned ABC/CW affiliate in Kansas City MOhas an opening for a fulltime Maintenance Technician. The person in this role maintains the stations equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution. This position provides technical and IT support for all station efforts.
Job Responsibilities
This employee will maintain the following:
- Production equipment includingrobotic camera systems production switcher play out servers graphics devices lighting systems weather systems audio consoles and other gear used in production.
- Newsgathering equipment including ENG cameras field gear ENG DSNG and SNG trucks editing systems and support devices.
- IT systems and associated hardware and software. This includes infrastructure and end user support.
- Transmitter sites microwave central receive sites satellite antenna systems signal distribution and routing systems processing systems monitoring devices and automation systems.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Excellent troubleshooting skills able to plan and execute equipment installation research/design and detailed documentation of work.
- Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems.
- Networking support of various LAN/WAN devices and systems.
- In depth knowledge of video production/television systems.
- Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members.
- Must possess a positive attitude and driven by successful problem solving.
- Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned.
- Capable of following instructions verbal and written.
- Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Able to lift carry and move up to 50 lbs. climb ladders work on rooftops and in confined spaces.
- Valid drivers license; position requires travel to remote transmitter and microwave sites.
Education:
- Associates Degree in Electronic/IT Technology or a minimum of twoyears of an accredited technical electronics/IT school equivalent(including military).
- Equivalent related work experience in a Television/Video/IT environment will be considered.
- SBE/SMPTE/IT Certification is a plus.
- Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) will be considered.
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as combination of education experience.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
