Associate Broadcast Engineer

Overview

The Associate Broadcast Engineer at Spectrum Networks is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team. As an Associate Broadcast Engineer, you will be responsible for executing and distributing live and pre-produced news and/or sports content to cable subscribers. You are an essential part of a collaborative team that produces compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience.

• Provide hands on engineering support at the client hardware and software level, including evaluation and resolution of technical issues affecting the network
• Work with vendors to help troubleshoot equipment issues and install version updates to keep the broadcast running smoothly

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in Broadcast or Technical environment – 1+ years
• Education:
  
  Associates degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Technical skills:
  General knowledge of IP networking and cross-platform operating systems and applications, basic broadcast equipment knowledge/experience should include cameras in the field and studio, digital recording devices, video switchers (routing and/or production), audio systems and related equipment
• Skills:
  
  Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and solve basic problems while demonstrating a positive attitude and effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Abilities:
  Learn to apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, report, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of the systems investment
• Schedule:
  
  Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to “breaking news” and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

• Familiarity with broadcast standards
• Knowledge of Audio/Video over IP
• Certifications:
  
  SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) - CTO, Network – CCENT

• Office environment. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other issues that may arise.
• Travel: 15% where applicable

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $27.80 and $49.20
. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

Grow Your Career Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

Equal Employment Opportunity notice:
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.