Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

WBND ABC57; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401k with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WBND ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana is looking for a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves collaborating in a fast-paced environment, monitoring live newscasts, and performing preventive maintenance on production equipment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with broadcast technology and a strong understanding of schematics. WBND ABC57 offers comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with repairing cameras, lights, microphones, tripods, and monitors.
• Advanced proficiency with broadcast equipment including video editors and audio mixers.
• Strong understanding of schematics and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live newscasts and assist with technical issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Collaborate with IT department to fix technical issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation and maintain flexibility.

Skills

Broadcast technology experience

Video editing proficiency

Communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Problem-solving ability

Tools

vMix

Adobe Creative Cloud

Cuez

Singular.Live

Dejero

Job description

About Weigel Broadcasting Co.

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks and local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with networks such as MeTV, Movies! Network, Catchy Comedy Network, H&I – Heroes & Icons Network, Start TV Network, Dabl Network, Story Television Network, MeTV Toons Network, and WEST – Western Entertainment Series Television Network, as well as original programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me, and Collector’s Call. The company’s local stations include affiliates of CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo, and Univision, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news, and sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets.

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

ABC57 and CW25 in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a communicative, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑driven Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to join our growing office.

About The Role

• Collaborate with an award‑winning news team in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
• Work in the production control room and occasionally on remote broadcasts with colleagues
• Provide valuable technical guidance to reporters, directors, and editors
• Assist in exploring emerging media technology

What You’ll Do

• Monitor live newscasts and assist with technical issues
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on newsroom production equipment including cameras, video editors, audio mixers, and mobile video transmitters (Dejero or TVu)
• Build, terminate, test, and install cables, including BNC, XLR, and Ethernet cables, and update broadcast wiring diagrams
• Collaborate with the IT department to fix laptops, monitors, printers, and networking issues
• Provide basic building maintenance by investigating problems with air conditioning, heating, and electrical systems
• Participate in on‑call rotation and maintain flexibility to work occasional weekends
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Extensive experience with broadcast technology, repairing cameras, lights, microphones, tripods, and monitors
• Advanced proficiency with broadcast equipment including video editors, video switchers, and audio mixers
• Hands‑on experience with vMix, Edius, Adobe Creative Cloud, Cuez, Singular.Live, and Dejero
• Strong understanding of schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and documents
• Ability to bring positivity and organization to the team

What We Offer

• 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

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.