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College Broadcasters, Inc. (cbi)

WLKY-TV – Maintenance Engineer

College Broadcasters, Inc. (cbi), Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201


WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville Kentucky has an opening for an experienced broadcast Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician position is a great opportunity for an entry level candidate or veteran to foster career growth through a combinations of training, mentoring and hands-on experience. You will work with the engineering team to maintain, repair and upgrade equipment covering all aspects of our operation from IT Systems to cameras and transmitters. You will report to The Director of Engineering.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.Responsibilities

Support station on air operations under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering and Director of Engineering.Work with engineering and staff to support important on-air systems and workflows including news, production and broadcast systems and equipment.Provide user support in windows workstation environment for custom and standard software applications.Assist users with installing and using new software features and apply updated services and implement OS upgrades.Conduct troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation and cabling tasks.Transmitter RF experience with Satellite and Microwave transmission concepts and operation.Requirements

Basic knowledge of electronics and component repair.Knowledge of computer, computer systems and basic IP networking.Experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.Skills with video production, microwave systems, and IT infrastructure.Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.; climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces.Work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends.Autocad/Visio proficiency for system design and layout preferred.Background in transmission and satellite communications is preferred.Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered.Diversity Statement:

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.Benefits Hearst’s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits:Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family’s needs

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