Maintenance Engineer

This position is also known as Maintenance Technician.

Duties

• Responsible for maintenance of both basic and sophisticated station equipment, in addition to technical and IT support.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment used in broadcast production, from robotic cameras and audio consoles to satellite news gathering (SNG) trucks and editing systems.
• Maintenance engineers also work on satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, automation systems and transmitter sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about desktop and server operating systems, as well as video production.
• Able to easily troubleshoot problems with equipment and systems.

Experience Level

• An associate degree in information technology (IT) or electronics.
• Additional certifications such as Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineering (SMPTE) preferred.
• Equivalent related work experience in a television/video/IT environment is preferred.