Level B Technician - Maintenance Engineer

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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

KTTV is looking for a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to join our team in one of the nation’s largest media markets. From the studio to the transmitter site, you will ensure our linear and streaming content reaches millions of viewers with flawless execution.

Essential Duties

As a key member of our engineering team, you will bridge the gap between traditional RF broadcasting and modern IP-based workflows.

• Innovate & Collaborate: Work with engineering management to design, implement, and document cutting-edge workflows and systems.
• Mission-Critical Support: Respond to on-air technical issues in a live 24/7 environment with the urgency and precision required for a top-tier news operation.
• System Maintenance: Install and maintain studio and transmitter facility equipment, including electrical, cooling, encoders, and RF transmission systems.
• Operational Excellence: Perform duties in Master Control and the TOC, ensuring signal flow remains uninterrupted across all platforms.
• Empower Others: Train operators and develop easy-to-use support documentation for production personnel.

Preferred Skills

• Communication: We are looking for a versatile engineer who balances deep technical knowledge with excellent communication skills.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years in broadcast IT and system/equipment maintenance.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of IP-based broadcast systems, signal flow, and video/audio formats. SMPTE 2110/2022 and NDI knowledge a plus.
• Transmission Expertise: Working knowledge of RF equipment, exciters, antennas, and facility infrastructure (HVAC/Electrical).
• Production Savvy: Experience with automation (Sony ELC), robotics (Vinten Fusion), routers (Evertz Magnum), news video playback systems (Bit Central), and graphics systems (Chyron). Familiarity with NRCS (Avid Inews) and NLE platforms is a major plus.
• IT Fluency: Knowledge of computer networking, hardware maintenance, and virtual computing.
• Adaptability: A desire to learn new technologies and a willingness to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Must be a licensed driver in good standing.
• Ability to travel to remote broadcast/transmitter sites as needed.

Qualifications (Preferred but not required):

• Two-year technical degree in IT, electronics, or equivalent military/training experience.
• Industry certifications: SBE, Cisco, Microsoft, or CompTIA a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software desired.