Broadcast Maintenance Engineer for 24/7 Live TV Ops

fox com

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WITI FOX6, a FOX-owned and operated station, is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to keep our 24/7 broadcast operations stable. You will perform preventative maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and precise equipment installation to ensure seamless on-air performance.

The role requires hands-on experience with Ross OverDrive, TriCaster, Chyron, Sony ENG cameras, GatesAir transmitters, Dante, NDI, and SMPTE 2110, with willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Experience in television/broadcast engineering or a related technical field.
RF workflow experience is a major plus.
IT or electronics certificate and/or AS degree.

Responsibilities

System Integration: design, install, test, and document new hardware/software systems.
Technical Support: rapid troubleshooting and repairs to minimize airtime interruptions.
Network Security: manage data networks per security policies.
Operational Training: provide guidance and training to staff on workflows and equipment.
Preventative Maintenance: routine software/hardware updates and checks.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: provide internal customer service across departments.