Maintenance Engineer (Broadcast)
Fox 5 WTTG and Fox 5 Plus WDCA, the #1 local television news operation in the Washington, DC metro area is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Technician (Full-time) to support the operation of our new ST 2110 IP facility.
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
- Solve problems found in complex systems
- Support an ST 2110 media network running on Arista network switches
- Work with Lawo VSM, SMART and other tools
- Maintain cameras, production switchers, non-linear editing systems, cloud-based systems, intercom, production audio consoles etc.
- Repair electronic news gathering equipment
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- Hands-on experience working in a broadcast or television facility
- Experience with production video and broadcast operations
- Experience with IP routing & workflows (ST-2110/2022-7, etc.)
- General understanding of the SMPTE 2110 suite of standards
- Ability to troubleshoot computer and network-based systems
- Ability to read technical drawings and follow signal flows
- Strong analytical, reasoning, and technical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure
- Must be organized, creative, and detail-oriented
- Strong sense of urgency
- Willingness to assist users with technical issues or concerns
NOT REQUIRED BUT WOULD BE GOOD TO HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree, preferred focus in electrical engineering or computer science or related field
- Arista or Cisco certification, Arista CloudVision
- Experience maintaining a television transmitter
- Specific expertise with Chyron graphics, Sony production switchers, Lawo control systems, VxRail or other VM servers and storage systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft tools, including MS Visio
- Autocad experience
- Experience with SNMP servers
Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and carry forty-five (45) pounds, up and down stairs, and rough terrain, to complete essential job functions. Must have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) and be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license. Local travel, OT, weekends and holidays will be required.
Fox 5 DC/Fox 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. We have excellent benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. FOX 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations.