Fox TV Stations is hiring: Broadcast Maintenance Engineer in Tampa

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full-power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment, and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor, and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
JOB DESCRIPTION Maintenance Engineer (Full Time Regular):
Do you have an IT and broadcast engineering background? If so, we have a full-time position for a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will be an important member of a team supporting the News Operation, Production, Master Control, and the entire television station. FOX is an exciting place to work where we are breaking barriers. We offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks’ vacation, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.
Responsibilities:
Support production and studio equipment, including robotic camera systems, automated master control, automated newsroom, automated audio, and similar systems.
Troubleshoot and maintain technical equipment, both IT and hardware, including network systems, switches, routers, and computers (servers and PCs).
Assist the IT department with supporting Windows computers and network as needed.
Experience with Cisco switches, networking infrastructure, and Microsoft Office O365 is a major plus.
Maintain and update equipment documentation, standard operating procedures, and preventative maintenance procedures.
Work nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
Document daily tasks, projects, and coordinate CAD documentation.
Support broadcast and IT technical principles, including production workflows, broadcast equipment, and systems such as cameras, sound, vision, graphics, post-production, media management, MCR, and various playouts including streaming and OTT.
Prioritize a daily workload in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet deadlines individually and as part of a team.
Provide technical advice for a live news environment with excellent communication skills.
Demonstrate a solid work ethic and proven technical expertise.
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or related experience, or technical school training with electronics background, plus at least 3 years’ experience with professional broadcast and IT equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting. Experience with equipment such as iNews, Sony's ELC, graphic systems, Calrec audio, VMWare, Harmonic, WSI, TVU/LiveU, iTX, Evertz, 2110, or related systems is preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role is $36.06-37.97 per hour, depending on education, skills, experience, and location. This role is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits. Union-represented employees' benefits will be in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
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Location:
Tampa
Job Type:
FullTime