The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring: Station Broadcast Engineer in City of Syracu
The E.W. Scripps Company, City of Syracuse, NY, United States
The E.W. Scripps company is seeking a Station Broadcast Engineer. This role is based out of Syracuse, NY and will be responsible for the day-to-day technical operations and administration of a station. Responsible for monitoring, controlling and reporting the operability of the station’s central cast rack and transmitter operations as well as have the opportunity to work closely with the broadcast team in the maintenance of the studio, transmitter, and distribution delivery equipment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Monitor, control and report to the operability of station’s central cast rack and transmitter operations
- Monitor and report station outages
- Work with team in daily operation of studio, transmitter, and distribution delivery
- Troubleshoot television transmitter and facility issues
- Maintain systems responsible for supporting the on-air operation, such as HVAC, networking, electrical, and mechanical
- Partner with legal and corporate in the maintenance of the station public file in accordance with FCC requirements. Track and confirm FCC online station files
- 24/7 on-call availability to ensure continuous operation of the station
- Liaise with all cable, DBS, and Telco operators within market
- Operate, log and maintain EAS tests and equipment
- Proactively engage with necessary third parties to resolve technical issues in an expedited manner as they arise
- Carry out troubleshooting as needed or escalate to engineering support for further diagnosis
- May be responsible for certain administrative duties related to business and operation transactions
- Adhere to company policies and procedures including corporate guidelines and best practices
- Other duties as assigned
- Associates degree in Engineering (Electrical or Electronic) or a related field preferred or equivalent vocational/technical experience
- 5-7 years of experience in broadcast engineering preferred
- Comfort and willingness to learn, implement, and operate new technology related to broadcasting and content delivery
- Strong proficiency with computers to include Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Ability and willingness to travel to transmitter sites and travel throughout the region on an as needed basis
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative.
ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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