Maintenance Technician

CBS Colorado/KCNC-TV has an immediate opening for an expert Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install technical equipment at our facility in downtown Denver, Colorado. If you have enjoyed doing hands-on work in complex broadcast technical environments, or have worked with other realtime critically important systems we would like to hear from you! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation, maintenance, fixing and documentation of all technical facilities, equipment, and related software systems. This includes ATSC digital transmission systems, master control and production automation systems, control room and routing switchers, IT systems and networks, file-based media systems and facility HVAC, electrical and security systems.
• Candidate must be a great teammate and be able to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Effectively multitask and fix in realtime, important situations

REQUIRED:

• Two-year degree or higher, or certificate in Electronics, Engineering IT or equivalent experience
• Must have a valid Driver's License in good standing
• IT training and experience preferred
• Experience maintaining television broadcast equipment, IT systems or other high availability critical systems is a plus
• Proven ability to assist and/or lead engineering projects as assigned, including implementation of new technologies
• Must be dedicated to achieving results, innovative, and capable of demonstrating leadership
• Must understand and abide by EHS safety rules and procedures that pertain to related job functions

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.  

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $42,780.92 - 72,000.00. 

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.   

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