Broadcast Engineer – Chatham, Ontario

Blackburn Media Inc.; Chatham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Company vehicle

Job summary

Blackburn Media Inc. in Chatham, Ontario is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join our engineering group and support 13 radio stations and digital platforms.

You will maintain, modernize, and design technical infrastructure; duties include transmitter maintenance, AoIP systems, and on-call response. This role requires hands-on hardware and networking skills, plus a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to BMI markets as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as broadcast engineer.
• Knowledge and experience with FM and AM transmission systems.
• Experience with Wheatstone AoIP systems, WideOrbit, KLZ Newsroom, SDS and other radio software is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of networking in a Windows environment, with IT and networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of FM/AM transmitters, antenna systems, audio consoles, and broadcast equipment.
• Maintenance of Wheatstone AoIP audio distribution system.
• Maintenance of computer hardware/software, servers, and networks.
• Design, installation and documentation of new computer systems.
• Flexible schedule and 24-hour on-call response for emergencies.
• Travel to BMI markets for technical support as needed.

Skills

FM/AM transmission

AoIP networking

Windows networking

Troubleshooting

Hardware maintenance

On-call availability

Tools

Wheatnet AoIP

WideOrbit

KLZ Newsroom

SDS

WatchGuard Firewalls

Ubiquiti Wireless

Job description

For nearly 175 years, Blackburn Media Inc. has served as a trusted voice across Southwestern and Midwestern Ontario. Operating 13 radio stations alongside hyper-local digital news platforms, we connect regional communities through engaging audio programming, timely local journalism, and targeted business advertising.

We are seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join our engineering group in Chatham, Ontario. In this role, you will help maintain, modernize, and shape the technical infrastructure supporting our stations and digital operations for the next decade of local media coverage.

This position comes with benefits as well as a company pension and company vehicle.

Key responsibilities:

• Repair and maintenance of FM radio transmitters, antenna systems, audio consoles, and all broadcast related equipment
• Maintenance of Wheatstone AoIP audio distribution system.
• Maintenance of computer hardware/software, servers, and network.
• Design, installation and documentation of new computer systems
• Flexible schedule and 24 hour on-call response for emergencies
• Work week will focus on Chatham-Kent properties technical management but can include travel to other BMI markets for technical support at times.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as broadcast engineer.
• Knowledge and experience with FM and AM transmission systems.
• Knowledge and experience with computer hardware, software and Local Area Networks.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Experience with Wheatnet AoIP sytems, WideOrbit, KLZ Newsroom, SDS and other radio-specific software an asset.
• Good working knowledge of networking in a windows environment, with IT and Networking experience.
• Experience with Watchguard Firewalls, Ubiquity Wireless, VLANs an asset.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in all climates
• MUST have initiative and organizational skills, be eager to learn, be flexible, and willing to help co-workers where required.
• Valid Class G license (clean driver’s abstract will be required)
• MUST have the ability to work under pressure. Must have excellent troubleshooting skills, and ability to multi-task a variety of functions while prioritizing your own workload.

Blackburn Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourage applications from qualified individuals and genders, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

Applicants should identify if they require accommodation during the recruitment process on a confidential basis.

At Blackburn Media, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation. Final offers are tailored to your unique skill set, education, and professional experience. To uphold our commitment to pay equity, we also ensure every offer aligns with the internal parity of our current team.

Blackburn Media does not use AI or automated systems in the screening or selection of job applicants. All hiring decisions are made by our team.