Broadcast Maintenance Engineer The Broadcast Maintenance Engineer participates in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility. Essential duties and responsibilities include managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within a news focused operation. Install, service, and maintain facility broadcast equipment and information technology systems. Participate in building maintenance tasks as needed. Assist in equipment evaluation and selection. Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are met. Participate in managing the station helpdesk: news, operations, sales, traffic, editors, photogs, mmjs, building maintenance. Participate in developing and maintaining SOPs and system documentation. Work with department manager, broadcast and IT engineering team to develop project plans, tasks list, and timelines. Execute plans and tasks in a timely manner. Provide project updates to the department manager and broadcast and IT team. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Be able to contribute as an individual and work with other members of the team. Other duties as assigned. Requirements and skills include 2-6 years previous broadcast engineering experience. The ability to terminate broadcast and IT related cables is required. OBS, VMix and digital streaming experience is a plus. Experience designing and maintaining a podcast style environment is a plus. Video production studio experience: cameras, audio boards, mixers, switchers, lighting etc. Experience with broadcast automation systems, routers, video storage devices, SAN storage, ENG truck experience, satellite ground stations, and RF preferred. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to identify the development needs of others and coach/mentor others to improve their knowledge and/or skills. Complete tasks from start to finish working solo or with a team. Work to identify solutions to complete broadcast engineering tasks. Provide desktop support and general IT support. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work extended hours as needed - may include overnights and weekends. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to make mid-tier decisions that do not alter the scope of projects and do not have a significant financial impact on the projects. Develop confidence and accountability for self-made decisions. Team first attitude - desire to learn new skills consistent with good engineering/IT practices. Physical demands and work environment: The Broadcast Maintenance 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 effectiveness of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The Broadcast Maintenance 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.