Broadcast Engineer

WACH-Columbia, SC has an excellent opportunity for a Full Time Broadcast Engineer. This role plays an imperative role as the go-between resource for the engineering team, leadership, and the location's personnel. We need a dynamic individual to help grow the impact of our engineering team! This position involves maintaining computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side workstations. The candidate will also be directly responsible for hands-on support of all broadcast equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and repair station all broadcast and supporting equipment as needed Provide support in the management of Servers, Network Security and Network Services
• Assist with transmitter maintenance
• Provide PC/Mac hardware/software support of on-site installing, servicing, updating, and repairing workstations
• Address maintenance and repair requests as required.
• Respond to issues regarding facilities maintenance to include but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, grounds, etc.
• The possibility of unexpected and/or late-night calls for engineering-emergencies at the station
• Act as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things as it relates to equipment and technology at the location, as well as stay up-to-date on the new industry standards
• Provide additional support and resource subject matter expertise in the absence of the Chief Engineer to all staff (including leadership and location personnel, and the onsite Engineering team)
• Implement, install & maintain engineering systems and provide end-user support across all departments

• Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer related field
• 2 - 4 years of related broadcast experience
• A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems
• Knowledge and competency in core hardware and computer system technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and LAN/WAN networking
• Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience as a Master Control Operator is preferred but not required.
• Valid & unencumbered driver's license

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• On-call duty, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift computers and equipment generally less than 50 pounds
• To work at the TV station regularly
• Daily opportunities to learn the art of how-to (re)prioritize
• The station's obstacles and challenges are your challenges
• Provide transmitter support
• Replace or adjust defective and/or improperly functioning equipment
• Networking / Wiring