Job Description
NBC Connecticut is looking for an Engineer to Support the local stations by maintaining electronic and digital equipment to support News production and other onair broadcast and streaming requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities.
- Troubleshoot complex ENG systems SDI video routers microwave systems ENG Vehicles Cellular Bonded News Gathering systems as well as other broadcast & production systems
- Strong understanding of Newsroom Control systems and automation workflows
- Read schematic diagrams and troubleshoot analog and digital equipment to the component level.
- Troubleshoot and respond in a timely fashion to maintenance needs
Qualifications :
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience in broadcast maintenance engineering
- Minimum 3 years experience with digital microwave transmission systems fixed and portable as well as digital encoder systems
- Working knowledge ENG and Satellite transmission maintenance and repair
- Knowledge and experience in studio switching systems automation control graphics systems and audio systems in News production and onair environments
- Working knowledge of analog and digital IFB and PL communication systems
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in West Hartford CT
- This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between the Company and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The successful candidate will be required to join IBEW if not already a member and remain a member of the union in good standing.
- Must be willing to work overtime evenings and on weekends with short notice and respond to emergency calls.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must have the ability to stand walk bend and lift up to 30 pounds carrying up to 25 pounds for up to half mile at a time
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Must have a valid CDL or the ability to obtain one
Required OnSite: This position is required to be performed fulltime from an NBCUniversaldesignated worksite.
Desired Characteristics:
- Possess the ability to prioritize and work independently with a high degree of detail
- Familiarity with ENG and streaming and encoding technologies
- Working knowledge oflaptop editing
- Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
- Deep knowledge of test equipment operation for diagnosis of all digital and analog signals
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems prioritize decisions act decisively and successfully execute multiple assignments concurrently
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ambition to seek out new solutions utilizing creative problem solving
- Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime