Broadcast Engineer

At WDAF, the Broadcast Engineer's primary responsibilities are to help maintain the TV station's technical infrastructure and support a fast-paced news operation. This is a full-time union position.

We prefer that candidates have a passion and some experience in most of the following areas:

• Experience with high-powered solid-state broadcast transmitters

• State-of-the-art broadcast equipment, with an emphasis on broadcast control rooms, studio operations, graphical equipment, and news gathering equipment and software

• RF technology, including satellite and microwave transmission

• Cellular newsgathering equipment

• Experience with IP-based media workflow is desired

• Strong experience with PCs, laptops, servers, and networking equipment is desired

• Some knowledge of FCC Broadcast rules and regulations is a plus

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who pays attention to detail and is a team player. Other key responsibilities, attributes, and characteristics include:

• Maintain positive and proactive communication on all technology-related issues among all other departments (News, Sales, Production & Promotions)

• Assist in capital-based projects, including design, installation, and then maintenance

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

• Flexible but also focused on completing tasks and projects

• Must be able to occasionally work weekends, longer hours, or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast emergencies or deadlines

• Three years of broadcast TV maintenance preferred

• A college degree and or SBE Certification are highly desired

• Able to stand, sit, reach, climb, kneel and lift up to 30 lbs.

The successful candidate will be a vital part of the team, where opinions and collaboration are the norms. Maintaining an atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work will be a crucial element of success for this position.