Engineering Technician

About the position

WTXF Fox 29 is currently seeking an Engineering Technician to assist with production and/or operational roles for our live studio productions. Roles may include, technical director, audio board operator, floor direction, technical operations coordinator, master control operator, or program prep/ingest operator. Ability to operate a production switcher, robotic camera systems and audio consoles. Switch on air programming, commercials and promotional materials as directed by station log. Tune in and troubleshoot satellite receivers to record programs for air and check for quality. Tune in and troubleshoot microwave and IP-delivered live shots and feeds. Monitor on air product to ascertain problems with transmission such as loss of audio or video. Help identify and troubleshoot technical problems. Prepare report describing problems encountered during transmission of programing. Transfer programming and commercials from server to automation system. Check timing of segments on programming. Maintain high degree of quality control. Perform FCC required compliance procedures. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry changes. Ability to operate a broad range of production equipment. Other duties as assigned. Work varied hours, holidays, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production and/or operational roles for live studio productions.
• Operate production switcher, robotic camera systems, and audio consoles.
• Switch on air programming, commercials, and promotional materials as directed by station log.
• Tune in and troubleshoot satellite receivers to record programs for air and check for quality.
• Tune in and troubleshoot microwave and IP-delivered live shots and feeds.
• Monitor on air product to ascertain problems with transmission such as loss of audio or video.
• Help identify and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Prepare report describing problems encountered during transmission of programming.
• Transfer programming and commercials from server to automation system.
• Check timing of segments on programming.
• Maintain high degree of quality control.
• Perform FCC required compliance procedures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry changes.
• Operate a broad range of production equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum 2 years equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents