Broadcast Maintenance Technician

WLWT; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WLWT in Cincinnati is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support broadcast and IT systems, troubleshoot issues, and maintain reliability during daily operations and live production workflows across multiple departments.

The role requires hands-on work with broadcast equipment, RF, networking, servers, and automation; you will travel to transmitter sites, assist with capital projects, document procedures, and ensure FCC compliance as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in broadcast engineering, IT, audiovisual systems, electronics, or related field.
• Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems.
• Working knowledge of servers, workstations, and network infrastructure.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN environments.
• Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment, production environments, RF systems, video/audio routing, automation, or digital transmission.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure during live broadcasts, outages, and time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and access rooftops, transmitter sites, and confined spaces.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to remote locations and live events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to support reliable daily operations.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain broadcast equipment, networking systems, servers, and related infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration.
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with the maintenance and operation of digital transmitters, satellite systems, automation platforms, and content-distribution workflows.
• Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live events.
• Respond to equipment failures and issues, including after-hours work.
• Document systems, workflows, procedures, maintenance activities, and configuration changes.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT on station operations, improvements, and new technology deployments.
• Maintain FCC compliance and adherence to Hearst Television technical requirements.
• Participate in equipment evaluations, system testing, and capital projects.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IT infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in Electronic Engineering Technology, Broadcast Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft certifications

SBE

Job description

Job Description

WLWT Engineering operates in a fast-paced, technically advanced environment that supports broadcast systems, IT infrastructure, and live production workflows. We are seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team.

WLWT Engineering operates in a fast-paced, technically advanced environment that supports broadcast systems, IT infrastructure, and live production workflows. We are seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team. This position is responsible for maintaining and supporting the broadcast and IT systems that keep the station on the air and operating at a high level. It is ideal for a technically capable individual who enjoys troubleshooting, learning new systems, and working collaboratively across multiple departments.

The Broadcast Maintenance Technician will work with a wide range of technologies, including broadcast equipment, RF systems, networking, servers, automation, video and audio routing, and live production systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to support reliable daily operations.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain broadcast equipment, networking systems, servers, workstations, and related infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration.
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including technical setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with the maintenance and operation of digital transmitters, satellite systems, automation platforms, and content-distribution workflows.
• Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues.
• Respond to equipment failures and technical issues, including those requiring service outside normal business hours.
• Document systems, workflows, technical procedures, maintenance activities, and configuration changes.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT team members on station operations, system improvements, and new technology deployments.
• Maintain compliance with FCC regulations, industry standards, and Hearst Television technical requirements.
• Participate in equipment evaluations, system testing, capital projects, and technology planning as assigned.

Requirements

• A strong technical foundation in broadcast engineering, IT, audiovisual systems, electronics, or a related field.
• Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems.
• Working knowledge of servers, workstations, and network infrastructure.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN environments.
• Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment, production environments, RF systems, video and audio routing, automation, or digital transmission.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure during live broadcasts, technical failures, and time-sensitive situations.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds and work on rooftops, at transmitter sites, and in confined spaces as required.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to remote locations and live event venues.

Education And Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher in Electronic Engineering Technology, Broadcast Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; completion of a comparable accredited technical program will also be considered.
• Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, SBE, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Military technical training or experience is valued.
• Candidates with strong IT, audiovisual, electronics, or technical aptitude who are interested in learning broadcast systems are encouraged to apply.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in broadcast, IT, networking, and emerging technologies.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services