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Fox Television Stations · 14 hours ago

Maintenance Engineer

positionOakland, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$50/hr - $51.20/hr
date5+ years exp

Fox Television Stations owns and operates a significant number of broadcast television stations in the U.S. They are seeking a Broadcast Engineer who will ensure that their linear and streaming content reaches millions of viewers flawlessly. The role involves innovating workflows, providing mission-critical support, and maintaining studio and transmitter equipment.

AssociationBroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentTV

Responsibilities

Innovate & Collaborate: Work with engineering management to design, implement, and document cutting-edge workflows and systems
Mission-Critical Support: Respond to on-air technical issues in a live 24/7 environment with the urgency and precision required for a top-tier news operation
System Maintenance: Install and maintain studio and transmitter facility equipment, including electrical, cooling, encoders, and RF transmission systems
Operational Excellence: Perform duties in Master Control and the TOC, ensuring signal flow remains uninterrupted across all platforms
Empower Others: Train operators and develop easy-to-use support documentation for production personnel

Qualification

Broadcast system maintenanceIP-based broadcast systemsRF equipment knowledgeVideo/audio formatsComputer networkingAutoCAD proficiencyTraining othersCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

A minimum of 5 years in broadcast system and equipment maintenance
Strong understanding of IP-based broadcast systems, signal flow, and video/audio formats
Working knowledge of RF equipment, exciters, antennas, and facility infrastructure (HVAC/Electrical)
Experience with automation, robotics, routers, and news video playback systems
Familiarity with NRCS and NLE platforms is a major plus
Knowledge of computer networking, hardware maintenance, and virtual computing
A desire to learn new technologies and a willingness to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays)
Must be a licensed driver in good standing
Ability to travel to remote broadcast/transmitter sites as needed
Solid understanding of FCC rules and regulations
Four-year technical degree in electronics or equivalent military/training experience

Preferred

Industry certifications: SBE, Cisco, Microsoft, or CompTIA a plus
Proficiency in AutoCAD software desired

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
A 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

Company

Fox Television Stations

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Fox Television Stations is a group of television stations located within the United States. It is a sub-organization of 21st Century Fox.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.foxcorporation.com/businesses/fox-television-stations/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Timothy Joyce
SVP of Engineering, Operations and Technology
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