Broadcast Engineer

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE : TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.

With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide.

TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service.

For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

KPNX , the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Broadcast Engineer . The position requires a full knowledge of station operations and technical layout, with a strong emphasis on RF / transmitters.

Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, and be fully computer literate. Comprehensive knowledge of RF signals, transmission mechanics, mechanical engineering, and studio technical equipment operation.

Technical skill enabling diagnosis to the module level required with the ability to diagnose to the electrical component level a plus.

Requires competent knowledge of broadcast signal flow with the ability to quickly identify key points of failure and bypass faults with minimal system downtime.

Responsibilities :

• Manage all repairs, maintenance and specs on all transmitter and repeater facilities in Arizona which includes Tucson, Flagstaff and other sites in the state.
• Have expert knowledge regarding any studio RF equipment, technology, and systems and be able to respond in emergencies.
• Performs regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
• Documents and executes necessary corrective actions.
• Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems and report them to the managers.
• Must be able to insert and remove control room rack equipment weighing 25-50 pounds with the help of another employee.
• Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems.
• Familiar with networking routing and IP addressing.
• Knowledge and ability to repair satellite dishes, electrical, hardware, etc.
• Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and provide on call services 24 / 7.

Requirements :

• Must have at least 4 years of working experience in broadcast engineering and RF engineering.
• A Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related is preferred but not required.
• On-the-job and / or formal training in repairing broadcast transmitters.
• Display and maintain professional appearance, based on station standards and professional demeanor.
• Ability to operate and adapt in high-pressure situations.
• Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits.
• Good driving record.

Benefits :

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.

TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage;

fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k).

Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply.

For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement :

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