• KABC Freelance Maintenance Engineer

    Disney Entertainment (Glendale, CA)


    ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking experienced, skilled broadcast maintenance engineers for freelance employment. These positions will require diverse experience in installation and maintenance of modern digital, ENG, and RF transmission systems, as well as automated production systems and streaming technology.

    Responsibilities:

    Engineers are expected to help troubleshoot phone and walk in issues from the Newsroom, ENG field, and other staff in the building.

     

    Engineers will assist in keeping the studio and control rooms prepared for broadcasts.

     

    Engineers will work to keep ENG vehicles and equipment in working order, repair if possible, and when appropriate refer equipment to vendors for repair.

     

    Maintenance Engineers will track station equipment and vehicle issues in an online ticketing system.

     

    On occasion, it may be necessary to work at remote locations for repair, install, or live production purposes.

     

    Shifts may be part or full-time and the ability to work a varied schedule.

    Basic Qualifications:

    Requires diverse experience in installation and maintenance of modern digital, ENG, and RF transmission systems, as well as automated production systems and streaming technology.

     

    Ability to work varied schedule including early mornings, nights, and weekends.

     

    Valid Driver’s License

     

    Previous experience in Television broadcasting

    Preferred Qualifications** **:

    Familiarity with SDI and ASI video transport

     

    Basic knowledge of IP configuration

     

    FCC license and/or SBE certification is desirable.

    Required Education:

    High school diploma or equivalent

     

    Broadcast Certifications or Licenses a plus

     

    This position is covered under the NABET-CWA ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $60.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

     

    **Job ID:** 10104627

    **Location:** Glendale,California

    **Job Posting Company:** Disney Entertainment Television

     

    The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.