Broadcast Maintenance Technician

WCVB-TV the ABC affiliate in Boston is seeking a full-time Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support the systems and facilities that keep our station on the air. WCVB Engineering supports Master Control news studios production cameras transmission station IT infrastructure and building systems.

This position will maintain troubleshoot repair install and upgrade equipment across the station. The technician will support daily operations planned projects preventive maintenance live news coverage special events and remote broadcasts. This position reports to the Assistant Chief Engineer and works closely with Engineering IT Master Control News Production and other station teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain troubleshoot and repair broadcast production systems including field and studio cameras audio video routing monitoring and signal distribution systems.
• Support technical systems in Master Control the newsroom studios control rooms transmitter sites and remote locations.
• Support station IT team and infrastructure in coordination with IT staff including network-connected broadcast equipment workstations cabling hardware and software.
• Perform preventive maintenance system checks reboots equipment installs cabling testing and documentation.
• Assist with station projects system moves equipment replacements and new installations from prep through return to service.
• Provide technical support for live news special events and large scale multi cam remote broadcasts.
• Work with vendors and service representatives during troubleshooting repairs upgrades and installations.

Systems and Technology

The technician will help support a wide range of systems including Florical master control automation Pixotope virtual production Vinten/Videndum robotic camera systems Sony studio and field cameras Clear-Com RTS and Unity intercom systems TVU Networks mobile transmission systems broadcast routers signal distribution monitoring IP-based video and audio systems and station computer network and cabling infrastructure.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a high-performing team environment.
• Experience maintaining troubleshooting or repairing electronic broadcast production computer or networked equipment.
• Strong understanding of electronics signal flow computer systems and IP networking.
• Ability to troubleshoot methodically communicate clearly document work and work effectively across departments.
• Experience with broadcast video audio cameras transmission systems satellite communications C-Band/Ku-Band systems or IT infrastructure is valuable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work on ladders rooftops equipment areas and confined spaces with proper safety procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and occasional off-site assignments as station operations require.
• Familiarity with Windows and Mac workstations and standard software applications.
• AutoCAD or Visio experience for system drawings and layouts is preferred.
• Technical education SBE certification military technical experience or equivalent hands-on experience is valued.

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $110517 and $117515. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as transferable skills work experience business needs market demands and conditions including geographic location where the work will be performed and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs