Broadcast Engineer

NorthStar Studios is looking for a Broadcast Engineer to provide maintenance of all equipment utilized in its’ production facility.  The successful candidate will possess 3-5 years experience as a television maintenance engineer in broadcasting, production, and post-production.  An Associates Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications or Broadcast Engineering is a must.  SBE certification is a plus.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND TASKS:

 

  • Supervise the day-to-day technical operations of the production and post production facility and assigned staff.
  • Configure and interconnect all electronics for live and taped studio production.
  • Maintain and repair, and/or oversee the repair, of all facility electronic equipment.
  • Supervise the staff responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the NorthStar Studios plant including all electrical, HVAC, fire suppression, plumbing systems as well as building repairs, maintenance, routine construction and housekeeping.
  • Organize and track use of production and post production technical assets.
  • Reallocate engineering resources as daily needs change.
  • Repair and repurpose engineering assets.
  • Support sales production initiation
  • Provide administrative support (i.e. purchase orders and bids) as requested
  • Manage and support budgetary guidelines set forth by the Senior Director of Engineering and Facility Operations.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA'S):

 

  • Extensive working knowledge of television broadcast engineering principles and practices.
  • Extensive working knowledge of television broadcast and production related equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Ability to manage staff in a professional manner.
  • Ability to manage, schedule and support a staff.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, to component level, most electronics.
  • Basic knowledge of structural engineering.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel as requested.

 

Compensation includes a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package including paid holidays, health coverage, and paid vacation.

Please fill out our online application to apply.  Please include a salary history with your resume.

Resumes/applications may also be faxed to 615-650-6074 or emailed to employment@northstarstudios.tv.

No phone calls please.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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