OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Come join the Bay Area's top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station's best in class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! We are looking for a per diem Broadcast Engineer that has an interest in transmitters, microwave, and remote sites. Come be a part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, configure and maintain a wide variety of television broadcast equipment including HDSDI television switching and routing equipment, audio mixing equipment, broadcast studio and ENG camera systems, robotic camera systems, encoding equipment, satellite and microwave data and distribution systems, production and master control automation equipment, wireless microphone and IFB equipment, intercom matrix equipment.
• Install and configure various IT equipment including desktop PCs, laptops, network switching infrastructure, and KVM systems.
• Train end users on new systems and workflows; develop documentation, user guides, and drawings as required.
• Update broadcast systems as required to maintain high InfoSec security standards.
• Patch and update broadcast operating systems and applications as required for life cycle maintenance and security best practice
• Work with outside vendors who will service the generator, UPS, HVAC and transmitter tower.
• Assist with maintenance of the transmitter and transmitter site.
• Assist with cable management where required.

Minimum Requirements:

• IT knowledge, including working knowledge of networking, PC/server hardware, SSH/Telnet access via Putty.
• Windows OS knowledge (Windows 10, Windows Server).
• The ability to learn new systems quickly and embrace new technology.
• Ability to interface remotely with internal Fox personnel or outside vendor support to resolve technical issues quickly.
• The ability to successfully interface with engineering team members and other station staff.
• Basic RF knowledge.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• The ability to work outdoors, lift heavy objects, climb ladders and bend over/kneel to perform various equipment and cable installation tasks.
• Valid Driver's license is required.

Helpful Qualifications & Experience (But not required, for the right candidate)

• SDI and 2110 knowledge and experience.
• MPEG Encoding/streaming experience (MPEG 2, 4, HEVC, etc.) and ASI/TSoIP installation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with studio/ENG cameras, robotic camera systems.
• Audio/mixing system experience including networking, mixing, and distribution.
• Mac and/or Linux knowledge.
• Data/Video/Audio fiber distribution and troubleshooting.
• VMWare and Cisco switch knowledge.
• Soldering and cable assembly skills (coax, XLR, ethernet).
• SBE Certification.
• IT or electronics certificate and/or AS degree.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $45.93-47.78 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.