Maintenance Engineer - KIRO TV
Cox Media Group
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Product Family, Automation Systems, Broadcasting, Cloud Computing, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Computer Servers, Desktop PC, Documentation, Driver's License, Entertainment and Media, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Press, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Journalism, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Multimedia, Newsroom, On Call, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Production Control, Remote Access, Signal Processing, Streaming Technology, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Virtual Network Computing
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - KIRO TV
Position Overview
The KIRO-TV Maintenance Technician candidate will be involved in the installation, troubleshooting and support of the infrastructure and systems within the broadcast facility. This role will also supplement Master Control operations. The candidate must have a passion for broadcast engineering/IT and be comfortable with current media technologies, concepts and emerging trends (i.e. Software-centric Broadcast technology, Streaming, OTT, Cloud Computing, etc.).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Installation, configuration and maintenance of critical on-air video, audio, signal processing and transmission systems.
Troubleshoot and repair a variety of TV broadcast and production equipment
Provide operational support for end-users; respond to help desk tickets and calls
Interface with third party vendors and support technicians
Lead, execute, and complete projects as directed by management
Cable installation and termination
Part time and fill-in Master Control operations
All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in broadcasting or technically adjacent field.
Possess strong engineering, IT/networking, and troubleshooting skills.
Able to reimage or build up servers and desktop computers at the OS level.
Experience with RF equipment such as broadcast transmitters and microwave equipment.
Demonstrate excellence in documentation and system drawing.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Self-starter and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a part of a team.
Project oriented, organized and able to list previously executed projects from concept to completion.
Demonstrate the ability to pivot and manage changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Be willing to expand knowledge of emerging broadcast industry concepts/technologies.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
KIRO-TV is a 24/7 operation, and the candidate may be required to work non-traditional shifts, weekends/holidays, and be willing to be on call and/or work extra hours as needed. Candidate should be able to lift and carry equipment as necessary. This is a position under an IBEW collective bargaining agreement.
Preferred Qualifications
A degree or certifications in a technical related field, and/or equivalent experience
AutoCAD and Visio software
Avid & iNews, Imagine, Evertz, RTS, Ignite
Remote access systems (LogMeIn, TeamViewer, VNC, etc.)
Automated Production Control software
Broadcast Automation Systems and related equipment
Newsroom NRCS/MAM Systems
Adobe Creative Software Products
The wage scale for this position is $32.10 per hour to $40.08 per hour.
Benefits forFull-Time rolesinclude:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee's family (i.e.child, spouse, domestic partner).
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
Participation in CMG's 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law
Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026
Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
All other benefits required by applicable law
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visitwww.coxmediagroup.com
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About the Company
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Cox Media Group
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is owned by Cox Media Group, an
integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media
company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps.
Additionally, CMG owns Cox Target Media, which operates Valpak, one
of North America's leading direct marketing companies, and Savings.com,
a leading online source for savings.
CMG's 2012 revenue was $1.9 billion. The company's operations
currently include 19 broadcast television stations and one local cable
channel, 87 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen
non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.
CMG currently operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches
approx. 52 million Americans weekly, including more than 32 million TV
viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18
million radio listeners. Click here to learn more about Cox Media Group.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Printing and Publishing
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.ajc.com