Description

KDAF CW33 Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas, market #5, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to work with a team of successful experienced broadcast and digital engineers. Nexstar Media Group owned, KDAF benefits from being in the home market of the largest local broadcasting company in the United States and one of the world's leading diversified media companies. KDAF is now an Owned and Operated CW Affiliate

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Engineer participates in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility

• Understand and assist in compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws

• Help implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the facility.

• Participate in engineering and other technical projects

• Evaluate, select, install, service, and maintain facility broadcast equipment and information technology systems

• Work closely with management and co-workers to ensure company objectives are being met

• Other duties as needed

Requirements & Skills:

• 3 years previous broadcast engineering experience

• The ability to terminate broadcast and IT related cables is required

• Experience with Broadcast automation systems, routers, video storage devices, SAN storage, Isilon storage, satellite ground stations, and RF preferred

• Strong interpersonal and organization skills

• Ability to identify the development needs of others and coach/mentor others to improve their knowledge and/or skills

• Provide Desktop support

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to work extended hours as needed, may include overnight and weekends

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• 'Can Do' attitude, desire to learn new skills consistent with good engineering/IT practices

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Maintenance Engineer must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.