KABC Freelance Maintenance Engineer

Job ID 10104627 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 22, 2024

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Job Summary:

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.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

KABC Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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