Broadcast IT/Technician

TEGNA, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KWES TV, part of TEGNA Inc., seeks an IT/Broadcast Technician to help maintain and troubleshoot IT and broadcast systems, ensuring high-quality live broadcasts. The role covers equipment installation, content workflows, and collaboration with production teams in a fast-paced media environment.

Ideal candidates have IT or broadcast experience, with knowledge of servers, routers, switches, encoders, and related hardware, and a proactive approach to problem-solving under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or 1–3 years in broadcast/IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast equipment: servers, routers, switches, encoders.
• Experience with IT systems, hardware, and broadcast tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support IT and Broadcast Systems: maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize IT and broadcast equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot live broadcasts to ensure top-quality audio/video.
• Assist with content ingestion and storage on broadcast servers and cloud systems.
• Install and configure broadcast equipment like cameras, servers, routers, switches, encoders.
• Collaborate with digital streaming team to ensure smooth hardware/software operations.
• Respond quickly to technical issues with minimal downtime during live broadcasts.
• Collaborate with production and other teams to improve broadcast operations.

Skills

IT systems

Broadcast hardware

Networking

Troubleshooting

Live broadcast support

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Tools

Broadcast servers

Routers

Switches

Encoders

Media servers

Job description

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

Are you passionate about technology and broadcast systems? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make an immediate impact?

KWES TV is looking for an IT/Broadcast Technician to join our talented team and play a key role in keeping our broadcast operations running smoothly. As part of our technical team, you’ll be at the forefront of supporting both IT and broadcast systems—ensuring our broadcast equipment and network operations to deliver top-quality content to our viewers. This role offers the perfect opportunity for someone with a strong background in IT systems, hardware, and broadcast technology to make their mark in a fast-paced media environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support IT and Broadcast Systems: Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize IT systems, servers, networks, and broadcast equipment that ensure seamless broadcast operations
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Broadcast Systems: Oversee the performance of broadcast systems, ensure top-quality audio/video, and resolve any issues quickly during live or recorded broadcasts.
• Content Ingestion and Storage: Assist in managing content workflows—ingesting, storing, and retrieving data on broadcast servers and cloud systems with focus on data integrity.
• Install and Configure Equipment: Manage and install broadcast equipment like cameras, servers, routers, switches, encoders, and control systems.
• Support Digital Streaming Operations: Collaborate with the digital streaming team to ensure smooth hardware and software operations.
• Solve Problems Under Pressure: Respond to technical issues with speed and precision, ensuring minimal downtime during live broadcasts.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with production, technical, and other departments to improve broadcast operations and address technical challenges.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Help improve and streamline our broadcast and IT infrastructure as needed.

Requirements:

• Education & Experience: A degree in IT or 1-3 years of experience in a broadcast/IT environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of broadcast equipment (servers, routers, switches, encoders), IT