Broadcast System Associate

RNN has an opening for a “hands on” Broadcast Systems Associate located in our Cherry Hill, NJ location. The Broadcast Systems Associate candidate will be involved in the installation, troubleshooting, and support of the infrastructure and systems within the broadcast facility. The ideal candidate must have a passion for broadcast engineering/IT and the is current in media technologies, concepts, and emerging trends.   This is a junior level position designed to advance the candidate in broadcast engineering. 

Responsibilities: 

• Execute, and complete projects as directed by management
• Installation, configuration, and daily maintenance/troubleshooting of broadcast systems
• Decommission legacy equipment, including removing old wiring and updating documentation
• Participate in regular engineering meetings with the ability to provide updates on projects
• Support staff and users across all RNN facilities
• Operate and maintain master control automation systems as the role requires the candidate to fill-in as needed
• Help support and maintain good working relationships with all other departments
• All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Strong experience with PCs, laptops, servers, and networking equipment is desired
• Experience with IP based media workflow is desired
• Some knowledge of FCC Broadcast rules and regulations is a plus
• Knowledge of video and audio equipment, signal flows and software preferred
• Demonstrable experience with EAS and related equipment a strong plus
• Ability to be flexible, focused and organized required
• Have excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills.
• Be a self-starter and able to learn quickly, in a fast-paced environment, working independently and as a part of a diverse team
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Willingness to learn and adopt emerging broadcast industry concepts/technologies. 

Education/Experience Qualifications: 

• High School Graduate or GED Required 
• Technical degree or certification from a reputable college or technical training program desired
• 1 year hands-on experience in Broadcast or Technical Environment preferred 

Note: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities other duties may be assigned.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  

The RNN Cherry Hill facility is a 24/7 operation, and the candidate may be required to work non-traditional shifts, weekends/holidays, and be willing to be on call and/or work extra hours as needed. The candidate should be able to lift and carry equipment as necessary. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stand on and work from ladders of varying height, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee will often work in varying temperature and weather environments. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

The language skills described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the job successfully. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.  

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.