KPRC 2, the Graham Media Group-owned NBC station in Houston, TX, is looking for a full-time Broadcast I.T. Engineer. KPRC 2, the first TV station in Houston and a market leader, is investing in its future. Having recently designed and built an entirely new state-of-the-art facility, we are now looking for a talented individual to join our technical team and be a part of this journey to success.
Responsibilities
Our next Broadcast I.T. Engineer will be responsible for installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of IT, broadcast and non-broadcast equipment. In the IT realm, you will be working with Cisco networking appliances, VMware/ProxMox, Linux Servers, Windows Servers and workstations, Active Directory, VoIP phone systems, and patch management platforms such as WSUS/Intune and Qualys. In the broadcast realm, experience with HD-SDI routing and distribution systems, digital workflows where media moves as live IP streams or files across IP networks, RF networks, automated and non-automated production equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, microphones, etc. will be a plus. This person will need to provide timely support for needs arising during live broadcasts. Your ability to analyze, research, and troubleshoot systems both as an individual and as a team will be key.
Qualifications
Required:
- At least five years of I.T. experience
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IP networking concepts including distribution/routing, VLAN segregation, access control lists, multicast. KPRC utilizes Catalyst and Nexus switching equipment.
- Total mastery of computer repair and operating system installation
- Must be able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Clear understanding of CIFS, iSCSI, NAS, DAS, SAN systems including and Isilon, TrueNAS, and ZFS
Preferred:
- Experience with virtual environments
- RF systems including satellite, point-to-point microwave, etc.
- Broadcast experience with traditional tools such as SDI video routers, production video switchers, character generators, playback systems, patch panels, etc.
This is a full-time position that will require the flexibility to work during early morning hours, evening hours, weekends and holidays as part of a regular schedule.
Location:
8181 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77074
To apply please send resume and completed application via email to:
Ryan McDonald, Director of Technology
Click HERE to download and complete employment application.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications, and reference checks. You must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under Texas Law.
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KPRC 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, KPRC 2 will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.