Broadcast Engineer

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7780BR

Function Engineering/Technology

About Us NBC Owned Television Stations is the division of NBCUniversal that includes 10 local television stations and their digital channels and websites, as well as a group of out-of-home properties and a production company. The ten stations produce and deliver compelling and unique local news, information and entertainment programming to viewers in the communities they serve, which include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Miami, San Diego and Connecticut, with a goal of connecting to their audiences anytime and anywhere.

City West Hartford

  • S. State, China or Canada Provinces Connecticut

    • Country United States

    Responsibilities Responsible for IT systems, broadcast equipment and facility maintenance, live field trucks and transmitter maintenance, coupled with project initiatives for NBC Connecticut and the NBC Universal Owned Stations reporting to the Director of Technology & Engineering.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Work as a member of the station's engineering team and the division's technology team to implement state of the art technical facilities at a competitive television station. Brainstorm and develop, with the assistance of other team members, new solutions for news operations and television transmissions. Interface with news and Production Operations employees to troubleshoot time-critical applications and systems

  • Maintain the technical integrity of the NBC Connecticut operating facilities including but not limited to the control room, studios, transmission, newsgathering, and production equipment. Respond to facility outages and perform basic maintenance on building systems, on-air systems and Ethernet, fiber networks and systems. Install, repair and maintain digital and high-definition broadcast equipment as well as computer and IT equipment associated with the operation and the broadcast signals and office functions of the station. Support IT manager with IT projects and maintenance on all company IT systems.
    • Respond to employees' requests regarding tools and resources they need for their job. Determine solutions through process improvements with existing technology or purchasing new equipment. Research equipment and determine whether it appropriately supports our technical facility, improves the operation, streamlines a process or reduces errors. Identify solutions where new equipment may result in savings to the company. Examine all solutions to ensure implementation – process improvement or new equipment – is cost efficient.

  • Implement, support and evaluate popular applications used by Mac and PC environments. Develop, prepare and install computers, software and server solutions as required. Work closely with management to prioritize and balance business goals with information system requirements and resources. Support network users in daily computer software and hardware needs. Support current wireless environment in newsroom, sales and administration with strong ability to troubleshoot wireless networks. Troubleshoot and repair advanced Ethernet and fiber networks and systems including corporate LANs, high-speed routers, file-shares, blackberries, laptops, desktops, etc.
    • Participate in the station's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program. Take part in the program by administering at least one program element. Handle other elements of the program by working with other EHS team members. Follow through with assignments to be sure the station is in compliance with all EHS training, policies and initiatives.
    Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:

    • Demonstrates an understanding of news operations, control systems, transmission, videotape, and server based workflows and microwave and satellite systems.

  • Knowledge of safety procedures
    • Ability to perform unit functions on a regular basis

  • Must be a self-starter who is results oriented
    • Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds of gear

  • Minimum Bachelors or Associates degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
    • Skills in video and audio production as related to Mac or PC environment and knowledge of internet based video products such as Skype

  • Knowledge of .bat file, visual basic, xml and html programming
    • Knowledge of current wireless, cell, android and iPad applications and use
    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered

  • Willingness to work night shifts and weekends
    • Willingness to travel and work overtime with short notice

  • Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT
    • Ability to work any of a 24/7 shift, holidays, weekends and respond to breaking news events.

  • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
    • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

  • Must be 18 years or older
    • Must have a valid driver's license
    Desired Characteristics Desired

    • B.S. Engineering, Information Technology or related field.

  • Ability to alternate from detailed work to client interaction spontaneously
  • A sense of urgency and desire to learn emerging technologies


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