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Maintenance Technician 403(g)

Employer
Paramount
Location
Studio City, CA, US
Salary
USD 58,060.00 - 122,338.00 per year
Closing date
12 Jun 2024
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Sector
Media and Publishing
Role
Manual Skilled
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
KCBS2/KCAL9, the largest duopoly, and part of the CBS-owned and operated stations in Los Angeles, is seeking an expert maintenance technician to become part of the Engineering and Operations team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Day-to-day maintenance and support of the station's core infrastructure, not limited to news editing systems, control room automation, and components, local news channels and streaming systems, transmitter operations, studio equipment as well as field operations equipment and vehicles.
  • Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment to a component hardware/software) level.
  • Work collaboratively in the design, construction, and execution of station engineering projects and initiatives.
  • Perform station operations roles on an as-needed basis, including field, and studio operations support.
  • Work with equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve issues, including ordering parts/services.
  • Review discrepancy reports and address issues with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A sound engineering foundation and the ability to tackle and repair complex television broadcast systems.
  • Strong technical background in video transmission and transmitters, newsroom systems, ingest wireless and cellular bonded technologies, automation systems, microwave, master control, satellite, streaming, control room, studio and field operations, and IP technology.
  • Expertise and background in RF transmission and technology.
  • Candidate must be a self-starter and highly organized.
  • Strong project execution and coordination skills.
  • Strong verbal and written skills, with the ability to successfully actively communicate and work with other members of the engineering staff, station employees, management, and outside Vendors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to train fellow engineers in new systems, technologies, procedures, and techniques.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5+ years of experience as a television broadcast engineer, or equivalent.
  • A college degree in Engineering or SBE Certification, is desirable.
  • Must join the IBEW 45 union if not a current member. Work rules, compensation, and vacation time are decided by the master agreement.
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and in emergencies, as we are a 24/7 news operation.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively with the engineering team is important.
  • Knowledge and experience working with but not limited to SONY automation, switchers, and cameras, media servers, Grass Valley non-linear editing systems, Telestream transcoding products, Chyron graphics systems, Evertz routers, RTS intercoms, and Harmonic encoders.
  • Knowledge of and understanding of FCC rules and regulations.
  • Familiarity with IP interface networking, active directory, and software deployment utilities.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, Visio, and AutoCAD.
  • This is a staff IBEW union engineering position that reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $58,060.00 - 122,338.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Company

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Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Our global ERGs embody the spirit of diversity and inclusion by providing a forum for employees to flourish personally and professionally while offering direct business support to all our brands. More than 50% of our workforce are members of these employee-led groups.

  • Fusion | Fusion aims to promote inclusion by celebrating cultural diversity in the workplace. Present in London, Fusion programming has ranged from hosting speaker sessions with positive role models to celebrating cultural awareness days. Events celebrated in the U.K. include Chinese New Year, St. George’s Day, St Patrick’s Day and Black History Month.
  • Pride | Pride is Paramounts’ Employee Resource Group focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees and allies. By providing a forum for ongoing open dialogue, Pride aims to enrich the professional and personal development of LGBTQ+ employees and business divisions at Paramount by promoting community, cause and culture.
  • The Parenthood | The ParentHood is Paramounts’ Employee Resource Group focused on working parents and families. By providing a flexible support network, open communication and practical tools and resources, the group helps members achieve professional excellence while creating a healthy work-life experience and giving back to the community.
  • Rise | Rise, a Paramount Employee Resource Group, provides an inclusive global community where next-generation leaders engage with ideas, executives and each other. Through providing new skills, resources and exposure we aim to activate, connect and develop early-to-mid career employees across Paramount.
  • Women+ | Women+ Networking Group creates a network rooted in mentorship, education, programming and philanthropic endeavours for our members. In support of Paramounts’ women and our allies, this network provides the stepping stones to achieve higher personal and professional business goals.

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