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Senior Technician

KMSP-TV and WFTC-TV in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Senior Technician.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KMSP Fox9/WFTC Fox 9+, the Twin Cities Fox-Owned TV station is looking for a senior technician at our studio in Eden Prairie MN.

Broadcast Television technology is constantly changing, so you may not have all the requirements on our desired qualifications list, and that’s OK. Our ideal candidate is a generally technically savvy individual with decent IT skills, a positive attitude, good people skills, and the desire to work on cutting edge equipment in a fun environment.

What you will do in this role:

  • Install, troubleshoot, configure and maintain a wide variety of television broadcast equipment including HDSDI television switching and routing equipment, audio mixing equipment, broadcast studio and ENG camera systems, robotic camera systems, MPEG encoding equipment, satellite and microwave data and distribution systems, production and master control automation equipment, wireless microphone and IFB equipment, intercom matrix equipment, etc.

  • Install and configure various IT equipment including desktop PC’s, laptops, network switching infrastructure, and KVM systems

  • Train end users on new systems and workflows; develop documentation, user guides, and drawings as required.

  • Update broadcast systems as required to maintain high InfoSec security standards

  • patch and update broadcast operating systems and applications as required for life cycle maintenance and security best practices

  • Set up remote production events such as Vikings Game Day Live, Town Ball, State Fair, and other remote events.

  • Set Up and maintain remote production facilities such as US Bank Stadium, Vikings TCO Training Facility, State Fair broadcast site, and other remote facilities

  • Assist the Transmitter supervisor with maintenance of the KMSP/WFTC transmitters and Shoreview transmitter site.

  • Assist with operations of the Fox 9 Technical Operations Center to support news operations.

  • Assist with cable management where required.

  • Interface with and contact outside vendors to assist in various building related maintenance such as HVAC, Generator, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • IT knowledge, including working knowledge of networking, PC/server hardware, SSH/Telnet CLI access via Putty, etc.

  • Windows OS knowledge (Windows 10, Windows Server OS versions)

  • The ability to learn new systems quickly and embrace new technology.

  • Ability to interface remotely with internal Fox personnel or outside vendor support to resolve technical issues quickly

  • The ability to successfully interface with Engineering Team members and other station staff to maintain Fox9‘s positive work environment.

  • Basic RF knowledge

  • Basic electrical knowledge

  • The ability to work outdoors,  lift heavy objects, climb ladders and bend over/kneel to perform various equipment and cable installation tasks

  • Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Valid Driver’s license is required

Helpful Qualifications and Experience (But not required, for the right candidate):

  • SDI video knowledge and experience

  • MPEG Encoding/streaming experience (MPE 2, 4, HEVC, etc.) and ASI/TSOIP installation and troubleshooting

  • Experience with studio/ENG cameras, robotic camera systems

  • Audio/mixing system Experience including Dante/AES 67 audio networking, mixing, and distribution

  • Mac and/or Linux knowledge

  • Data/Video/Audio fiber distribution and troubleshooting

  • VMWare and Cisco switch knowledge

  • Soldering and cable assembly skills (coax, XLR, Ethernet)

  • Light construction skills for various installation projects

  • SBE Certification

  • IT or Electronics certificate and/or AS Degree

This is a Union position, must join IBEW Local 292.

All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veterans

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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