Broadcast Maintenance Technician

WDJT CBS 58; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401k with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

WDJT CBS 58 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is looking for a detail-oriented Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to support technical needs and news operations. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining broadcast equipment, conducting preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting issues.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of broadcast video servers and automation systems, with strong communication skills to train staff effectively. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of broadcast video servers and automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience in news editing and production graphics.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support Milwaukee station’s technical needs and news operation.
• Install and maintain broadcast-related equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot newsroom equipment.

Skills

Broadcast video servers

Automation systems

News editing

Production graphics

Service-focused approach

Communication skills

Tools

Broadcast television equipment

Video servers

IP encapsulators

Wireless microphones

Intercom systems

Signal processing

Job description

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

WDJT-TV, Weigel Broadcasting’s CBS affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a detail oriented and solutions driven Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to join our team.

What You’ll Do

• Support our Milwaukee station’s technical needs and news operation
• Install and maintain broadcast television related equipment including routers, encoders, multiplexers, video servers, IP encapsulators, wireless microphones, intercom systems, and signal processing
• Build, terminate, and test cables, including coax, network, and audio
• Instruct and train staff on equipment operation and maintenance
• Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on newsroom production equipment

What You’ll Need

• Solid working knowledge of broadcast video servers, automation systems, HD production environments, and production automation systems
• Demonstrated experience in news editing, production graphics, and playout systems
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and have a service focused approach
• Proven communication skills with the ability to train and mentor others
• Flexible availability, including willingness to work mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

What We Offer

• Family-Owned Company
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave
• Relocation Assistance

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.