Transmitter Broadcast Engineer

The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a Transmitter Broadcast Engineer in Arlington, VA. The role involves installing and maintaining broadcasting equipment, focusing on RF Transmission systems. Responsibilities include transmitter maintenance, technical support, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive broadcast experience, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift heavy equipment. A minimum of an Associate's degree in electronics is preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Great benefits

Open door policy

Upward mobility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' broadcast experience.
• RF Transmitter support experience.
• Solid understanding of core hardware, computer systems, and electrical systems.
• Solid understanding of IP networking.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Confidence in troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work on ladders, stand for long periods of time, and lift computers or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Associates degree or higher in electronics or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair transmitters and receivers.
• Provide budget information for new systems.
• Provide technical support to operational users.
• Consult with engineering management on technical issues.
• Provide engineering signal flow diagrams for CAD documentation.
• Perform all technical work to engineering standards.
• Repair and maintain television transmitters and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FCC and FAA rules.
• Troubleshoot and repair VHF/UHF television transmitters.
• Assist maintaining transmission tower and transmitter facilities.

Job description

7News is looking for a Transmitter Broadcast Engineer! This individual will be responsible for installing and maintaining video, audio, and other equipment associated with television broadcasting with a focus on Broadcast RF Transmission systems. This includes over-the-air transmitters, satellite and microwave, server-based record and play-out systems, non-linear editors, production switchers, routing switchers, MPEG encoders, decoders, automation, newsroom computer systems, and data networks.

In addition, job responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and repair transmitters (AM, FM, TV, Microwave, Fiber, satellite, etc.), receivers, cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, video tape systems, routers, automation/editing systems, intercoms, two-way radios, monitors and display systems
• Provide budget information to support the implementation of new systems
• Provide technical support to operational users
• Consult and communicate with engineering management and other engineers on technical issues as required
• Provide specific engineering signal flow diagrams for CAD documentation on all work performed on technical systems
• Perform all technical work to engineering standards and practices
• Responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of television transmitters and associated equipment
• Responsible for stations compliance with FCC and FAA rules and regulations
• Troubleshoot and repair VHF/UHF television transmitters and associated equipment
• Maintenance of microwave links
• Assist maintaining transmission tower and transmitter facilities including HVAC

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Minimum of 5 years' broadcast experience
• RF Transmitter support experience
• Solid understanding of core hardware, computer systems, and electrical systems
• Solid understanding of IP networking
• Experience working with microwaves, transmitters and satellites is preferred
• Self-motivated and the ability to work efficiently without direct supervision
• Confidence in troubleshooting problems and effectively communicating solutions to internal and external customers
• Ability to read and understand technical materials
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes including extended hours, weekends, and evenings
• Ability to work on ladders, stand for long periods of time, and lift computers or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Associates degree or higher in electronics or a related field is preferred

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

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