IT Broadcast Engineer
IT Broadcast Engineer
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$ 20 - 25
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Job Description
WFFF (FOX44) located in Burlington VT Americas most beautiful college city has an opening for an IT Broadcast Engineer. The Broadcast Engineer operates maintains updates and repairs hardware and systems used for broadcasting and business operations.We are looking for a responsible intelligent self-starter ideally someone with technical experience in the broadcast industry. This position reports to the stations Chief Engineer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Installs and maintains the IT network switches data backups workstations and printers.
Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station.
Installs and tests new systems and technical infrastructure for the station.
Minimizes service interruptions at times of equipment and/or system failure by rapidly identifying and implementing solutions.
Sets up and operates equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts.
Interprets and implements instructions and requests from other station personnel.
Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills:
Technical degree in Digital Electronics Broadcasting or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Minimum three years experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment.
Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment.
Strong PC/MS Office experience.
Experience with fiber connectivity production setups A/V routing and patching audio equipment graphics systems and editing systems.
Experience with digital transmitters microwave equipment and other broadcast-related equipment.
Significant experience evaluating selecting installing servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems.
Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Broadcast Engineer must be able to stand sit reach climb conduct telephone conversations use electronic mail write letters and memos conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups make decisions without supervision make decisions that impact the results of co-workers work in close proximity to others work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled addition the Broadcast Engineer must be able to lift set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and be able to handle control or feel objects tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Benefits:
Pay: $20-$25 per hour depending on experience
Competitive compensation package with medical dental vision life insurance 401(K) and more.
Employment Type
Full-Time
