Spectrum is hiring: Associate Broadcast Engineer - Spectrum News in Columbus

divh2Associate Broadcast Engineer/h2pThis role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future./ppDo you want an interactive experience in the field of broadcasting? Are you skilled at rerouting and resolving issues in television systems?/ppSpectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities./ppBeyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. Were committed to providing viewers with 24-hour newsno matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App./ppThe Associate Broadcast Engineer position at Spectrum Networks is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team. As an Associate Broadcast Engineer, you will be responsible for executing and distributing live and pre-produced news and/or sports content to cable subscribers. You are an essential part of a collaborative team that produces compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience./ph3What Our Associate Broadcast Engineers Enjoy Most/h3ulliProvide hands on engineering support at the client hardware and software level, including evaluation and resolution of technical issues affecting the network/liliWorking with vendors to help troubleshoot equipment issues, install version updates to keep the broadcast running smoothly/li/ulpAs a part of Spectrum News, youre creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If youre a nimble, passionate team player, youll find a home on our team./ph3What Youll Bring To Spectrum News/h3pstrongRequired Qualifications/strong/pulliExperience: Previous experience in Broadcast or Technical environment 1+ years/liliEducation: Associates degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience/liliTechnical skills: General knowledge of IP networking and cross-platform operating systems and applications, basic broadcast equipment knowledge/experience should include cameras in the field and studio, digital recording devices, video switchers (routing and/or production), audio systems and related equipment/liliSkills: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and solve basic problems while demonstrating a positive attitude and positive approach, effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills/liliAbilities: Learn to apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, report, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of the systems investment/liliSchedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays/liliValid drivers license for authorized driving in the State of residence/li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications/strong/pulliFamiliarity with broadcast standards/liliKnowledge of Audio/Video over IP/li/ulpstrongCertifications/strong: SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) - CTO, Network CCENT/ppstrongWorking Conditions/strong/pulliOffice environment. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other issues that may arise./liliTravel: 15% where applicable/li/ul/div