Electronic Maintenance Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

The Local New York Engineering team at TelevisaUnivision is looking for an Electronic Maintenance Engineer to join our team!

You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of TV and Radio studio/transmitter equipment to maintain competitive signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. In addition to maintaining telecommunications, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a motivated, enthusiastic self-starter who can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Maintain station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Establish and follow routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment.
• Work with Radio programming, TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed.
• Provide technical support for newscasts, creative services productions and streaming events.
• Ensure station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws.
• Perform necessary measurements of equipment performance.
• Install and perform maintenance on control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc. Provides maintenance/support of computer networks and related systems.

YOU HAVE:

• Minimum 3 years Broadcast experience with TV/Radio Studio and transmission facilities.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Communications, equivalent combination of education, or military training in electronics/communications technology and work-related experience.
• Experience with systems such as Ross Automation, AVID computer-based news/editing, LiveU, studio/eng cameras, graphics systems, clip servers and storage.
• Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level.
• Knowledge of high-power FM and TV transmitting facilities.
• Familiarity with RCS-Zetta products a plus.
• Knowledge of generators and UPS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics.
• Working knowledge of computer networking technology.
• SBE Certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of applicable FCC rules and regulations
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and working on elevated surfaces (e.g. rooftops).
• Manual dexterity for soldering, use of hand tools and working on small components.
• Ability to work from office in Teaneck, NJ.
• Ability to be on-call to respond to studio and transmission systems failures at remote transmitting locations.
• Ability willing to work all shifts, including early mornings, nights, overnights and weekends.

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

This position will require you to be part or join the IBEW-Local1212 bargaining unit. 

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.