POSITION:                               Broadcast Maintenance Technician

CLASSIFICATION:                Full-Time, Nonexempt

DIVISION:                                Technology & Operations

REPORTS TO:                          Chief Engineer

PAY:                                          $24.00 - $34.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience)

 DUTIES:

• Work as part of the TOPS Department Maintenance staff on facility repairs, upgrades and installations. Major projects may require overnight availability to meet off-air maintenance demands.
• Assist in the design, building, and documentation of new systems as well as modification of existing systems to meet new requirements.
• Assist on live broadcast remotes and local television productions.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and complete maintenance reports for the purpose of quality control.
• Maintain compliance with all FCC, OSHA, and company rules and regulations.
• Assist with other related engineering duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment and have good interpersonal/communications skills. 
• Experience with solid state/digital electronics and computerized systems with the ability to troubleshoot electronics equipment to the component level.
• Experience maintaining digital broadcast and production equipment a plus.
• Working knowledge of IT including software and hardware for Broadcast systems.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:             High School plus two years of Technical Training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    Valid NYS Driver’s License; ability to work unusual hours and    

                                                              ability to lift 50 lbs.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:           Minimum one year of television broadcasting equipment

EQUIPMENT SKILLS:                   Should be familiar with all phases of radio and television

                                                            broadcasting equipment

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

WXXI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, gender identity or expression, carrier status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

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