WABC - ENG Maintenance Engineer
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10099487 Emplacement New York, New York, États-Unis Entreprise Disney Entertainment Television Date de publication 28/08/2024Résumé du poste:
Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. WABC-TV has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. WABC-TV also produces the No. 1 syndicated talk show, “LIVE with Kelly and Mark,” which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, groundbreaking technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.
Eyewitness News seeks a Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations. The successful candidate must be a skilled individual adept at the latest technology in Electronic News Gathering to provide seamless, uninterrupted maintenance of equipment in order to ensure quality broadcasts. They should also exhibit an aptitude for an ever-changing news environment, problem-solving, the ability to adjust to meet deadlines, and the ability to work collaboratively with newsroom managers and the assignment desk to provide coverage commensurate with the number one television station in the country.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance and repair of newsgathering equipment in our fleet of 30 news vehicles
Troubleshoot unanticipated issues that could arise throughout the day and adapt and prioritize while multi-tasking.
Anticipate equipment maintenance needs and work with the operations managers on procuring equipment.
Stay ahead of trends and changes in the advancement of electronic newsgathering equipment.
Maintains inventory aimed at keeping ENG operations moving forward
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of experience working in a news environment with the ability to work independently, be adaptable to last-minute changes, and meet strict deadlines.
Must have experience working on ENG equipment within live trucks
Have experience with RF equipment such as broadcast transmitters, microwave equipment, etc.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with broadcast/multimedia systems and computers in our production environments
Thorough knowledge of field equipment including but not limited to Broadcast and/or Digital video cameras, wireless/hardwire mics and IFB, field lights, and supporting equipment.
Ability to work various shifts and weekends to support event coverage and location-based productions. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Be a self-starter and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a part of a diverse team.
Be project-oriented, organized, and able to show a list of previously executed projects from concept to completion.
Be willing to expand their knowledge with emerging broadcast industry concepts/technologies
Able to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred Qualifications
A background in broadcast IT or IT experience
Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
Bachelor degree in journalism, communication, or a related field
This role will be covered by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians – Communication Workers of America - ABC collective bargaining agreement.
The pay rate for this NABET role in New York is $60.025 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.
Sur Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television est une collection de marques de contenu renommées de The Walt Disney Company qui créent des programmes originaux de divertissement et d’actualités pour les plateformes de streaming Disney+, Hulu et Star de la société, ainsi que ses réseaux de diffusion et de câble. Son vaste portefeuille inclut ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content et Onyx Collective, en plus des Disney Television Studios, qui comprennent 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature et Walt Disney Television Alternative. Délivrant plus de 4 500 heures de programmation par an réparties sur plus de 300 programmes de tous genres, les marques créatives de Disney Entertainment Television sont à l’avant-garde de la narration révolutionnaire, tout en captivant le public et en suscitant des éloges. En 2023, la programmation d’excellence de Disney Entertainment Television a remporté 163 nominations aux Emmy® dans les catégories en journée, en prime time, actualités et documentaires, ainsi que dans les catégories enfants et famille.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à WABC Television (New York), LLC , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Disney Entertainment Television.
WABC Television (New York), LLC est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.