KWWL Television
Allen Media Broadcasting
DESCRIPTION
KWWL Television, Inc. is looking for a motivated individual with broadcast experience to join our team as Chief Engineer.
JOB EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will maintain the technical integrity of the station’s broadcast and computer equipment. You will be responsible for overseeing repair and maintaining equipment both at the television station, transmitter, and in the field, including cameras, recording equipment, video servers, switchers, routers, satellite equipment, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
The job requires strong IT and RF skills with the ability to troubleshoot, and problem solve. Live location ENG and production experience is preferred, but the team at KWWL will also train the right motivated candidate the skills needed to succeed.
Qualifications:
- Electrical engineering degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum three years relevant experience in a broadcast facility.
- Management training or experience is desirable.
- Must possess physical ability to lift more than 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in cramped quarters.
- Must be capable of traversing rugged terrain at dish site and transmitter site for required maintenance work.
- Physical ability to personally inspect tower site from the ground.
- General Class FCC license, SBE, CET, and other broadcast/facility maintenance certifications are desirable.
- Thorough knowledge of a typical broadcast television signal path, from studio cameras to transmission antenna.
- Capable of analyzing and correcting technical problems.
- Ability to communicate with department heads while supervising technical problems.
- Speech and hearing abilities that allow for clear communication with department heads and technical personnel (verbally and in writing).
- Must be able to read/respond to written safety messages, warning signs, and instructional manuals and ability to distinguish/maintain color constancy.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with vendors and manufacturer’s and service provider’s technical support.
- Must be able to operate essential office equipment, including copiers/scanners, personal communications devices, image display devices, etc.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must maintain a cellular phone to be used for business communications.
ADDITIONAL INFO
KWWL is proud to be an Allen Media Broadcasting Station.
HOW TO APPLY
If you’d like to be part of our award-winning team, send your resume to:
John Huff, Vice President/General Manager
KWWL Televeision, Inc.
511 E 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
KWWL Television, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer