Maintenance Engineer II, WMAR (Finance)WMAR, the Scripps ABC station in Baltimore, MD is adding a Maintenance Engineer to the team. The Maintenance Engineer provides preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of video, audio, IT and HD equipment and radio frequency (RF) systems including high power UHF transmitters and microwave. Heavy emphasis on News gathering equipment including camcorders, VTR's wireless gear, live trucks and monitors. #LI-NS1WHAT YOU'LL DO: Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of video, audio and radio frequency (RF) systems. Emphasis on News equipment including camcorders, VTRs, wireless gear and monitors. Install video, audio, IT, HD and RF equipment. Update technical plan documentation when installations are completed to include changes that are made. Administer computer based audio/video/control systems and may be required to configure software applications Document and maintain records of equipment repairs. Research part numbers and pricing to determine where to purchase andthe cost of repairs Perform IT operations, assistance and installations as needed. May run cables and connectors Participate in the weekly on-call engineer schedule. This is an after hours duty that may be assistance by phone or require a return trip to the facility. This will also include the analog/digital transmitters and translators as part of the responsibility. Perform live truck repairs in confined spaces and on top of vehicle with the use of mobile work platform. Perform other duties as needed and directed. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a two-year electronic technical degree or equivalent. Four year degree preferred. Must have three to five years of Broadcast TV maintenance and two years News equipment maintenance and IT Mac and PC or equivalent. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Familiarity with various test instruments, alignment apparatuses and knowledge of personal computers. Operational knowledge of television station equipment. Must be self-motivated and have good time management skills. Ability to work well with others. Ability to effectively identify basic problems as they occur and take appropriate steps to solve them. Must have ability to comprehend schematics, mechanical drawings and technical manuals. ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Valid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required. ABOUT SCRIPPS: The EW Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation's fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, DC, and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way." As an equal employment opportunity employer, The EW Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.