Broadcast Engineer (Washington)

Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain broadcast and computer equipment at the board level
Support live television and multimedia production environments
Provide technical support in fast-paced, high-pressure news production settings
Assist with equipment installation, cable routing, and system maintenance
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and production teams to resolve technical issues
Support 24x7x365 production operations and shift-based coverage as required
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and strong partnership skills across teams

Required Skill
1+ years of experience in:
Television production
Multimedia content support
Broadcast maintenance
IT client services
Hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience with broadcast/computer equipment
Live production support experience
Familiarity with:
Server environments
Networking topology
Operating systems such as Windows and Unix/Linux
Strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking abilities
Ability to work under pressure and interact professionally with demanding stakeholders
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb ladders when required

Preferred Skills
Exposure to broadcast technologies/vendors such as:
Sony
Harmonic
Evertz
Familiarity with ITSM/Service Management processes
Microsoft network certification or similar
Basic programming or scripting skills (HTML, VB, C++, scripting)
Experience with:
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office Suite
Visio
Bilingual or multilingual communication skills
Willingness to learn proprietary broadcast systems and applications