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Maintenance /Operations Engineer - WLKY Hearst Television Louisville, KY


Job Responsibilities: 

•    This position is responsible for daily News Engineering operations including ENG reception and monitoring the technical aspects of our news production. 

•    Experience in operating DSNG trucks supporting special news events.

•    Maintains ENG microwave trucks, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems.     

•    Maintains news-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, DSNG, and SNG trucks, editing systems, and support devices.   

•    Conducts troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation, and cabling tasks.   


Experience Requirements: 

•    The candidate should have experience working as a maintenance technician at a commercial television station with extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting a wide variety of broadcast equipment or 2+ years of experience in a related military occupation specialty    


Qualification Requirements: 

•    Must have a solid background in broadcast television systems   

•    Must have excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills 

•    Must have knowledge of computers, computer systems,  

•    Must have advanced skill with video production, microwave systems, 

•    Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces 

•    Must be flexible to work various days and non-standard shifts as assigned 

•    Must have the ability to work effectively with other team members and independently 

•    Must be capable of following instructions, verbal and written 

•    Must have the ability work with minimal supervision 

•    Must have the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time 

•    Must have excellent vision (with or without corrective lenses) with ability to read and distinguish colors. 


Education:

•    Associates degree in electronic engineering or a minimum of two-years of an accredited technical electronics school equivalent.

•    SBE CPBE (or better) certification a plus.   

•    Military Broadcast Television Equipment Maintenance (BTVEM) course from Defense Information School (DINFOS) a plus.

•    Military training and experience in electronics, avionics or related fields will be considered   

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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : Associate Degree

Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level

Job Function : Engineering/IT

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