WLKY Maintenance Technician
Hearst Television - Louisville, KY, United StatesThe story is yours!
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Overview
- Maintains digital transmitters, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems.
- Maintains production equipment including robotic camera system, production switcher, play out servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather graphics and weather systems, audio consoles, microphones, and IFBs.
- Maintains news-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, DSNG, and SNG trucks, editing systems, and support devices.
- Maintains support equipment including master and sub switchers, monitors, videotape machines, XDCAM decks, computer systems, microphones, and intercoms.
- Conducts troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation, and cabling tasks.
- In-person attendance is required
- Should have 2+ years of 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
- Must have a solid background in broadcast television systems, transmission, and satellite communications
- Must have excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to repair equipment down to the circuit level
- Must have knowledge of computers, computer systems, and networking
- Must have advanced skill with video production, microwave systems, IT infrastructure, and station automation
- Desired to have experience maintaining and troubleshooting digital transmitters
- Desired to have experience with Autocad for system design and layout
- 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.
- 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.
- Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
- Military Broadcast Television Equipment Maintenance (BTVEM) course from Defense Information School (DINFOS) a plus.
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.