Broadcast Engineer, Maintenance

Tribune-Star

Indianapolis, IN, US
Fully remote
Proficiency with pc workstations and servers
General tcp/ip networking experience
Broadcast and news technical systems knowledge
The Maintenance Engineer will provide installation and support of broadcast technical systems at the Indianapolis Fox/CBS studio, transmitter, and remote locations

Job Summary

  • The Maintenance Engineer will provide installation and support of broadcast technical systems at the Indianapolis Fox/CBS studio, transmitter, and remote locations.
  • This position requires proficiency with PC workstations, servers, general TCP/IP networking, and broadcast news technical systems with a focus on RF transmission.
  • The role involves supporting 24/7 operations, requiring availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events including after-hours emergency response.

Matching Summary

The Maintenance Engineer will provide installation and support of broadcast technical systems at the Indianapolis Fox/CBS studio, transmitter, and remote locations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proficiency with PC workstations and servers
  • General TCP/IP networking experience
  • Broadcast and news technical systems knowledge
  • RF transmission systems expertise
  • Ability to read blueprints and CAD prints
  • Manual handling up to 50lbs
  • 24/7 availability for emergency response

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in television transmitter maintenance
  • Polite composure under stress
  • Strong verbal and digital communication skills
  • Ability to work independently or as a team

Key Requirements

  • Three to five years minimum maintenance experience in operational TV broadcast facility
  • Valid Indiana drivers license required
  • High school, vocational, or technical education or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work in high power RF transmitter facility

Work Rights

Must have valid Indiana drivers license

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