Broadcast Maintenance Technician

Hearst; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

LGBTQ+ health services

Additional benefits

Job summary

WCVB-TV is seeking a full-time Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support systems and facilities that keep the station on the air. This role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and upgrades equipment across the station, supporting daily operations, live broadcasts, and remote events.

The technician reports to the Assistant Chief Engineer and collaborates with Engineering, IT, Master Control, News, and Production teams to ensure reliability and optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing electronic, broadcast, or IT equipment.
• Strong understanding of electronics, signal flow, computer systems, and IP networking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast production systems.
• Support Master Control, newsroom, studios, and transmitter sites.
• Assist with station projects, system moves, and new installations.
• Provide technical support for live news and remote broadcasts.
• Coordinate with vendors during troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Electronics knowledge

IP networking

Windows/Mac workstations

Documentation

Education

Technical education

SBE certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

WCVB-TV, the ABC affiliate in Boston, is seeking a full-time Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support the systems and facilities that keep our station on the air. WCVB Engineering supports Master Control, news, studios, production, cameras, transmission, station IT infrastructure, and building systems.

This position will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and upgrade equipment across the station. The technician will support daily operations, planned projects, preventive maintenance, live news coverage, special events, and remote broadcasts. This position reports to the Assistant Chief Engineer and works closely with Engineering, IT, Master Control, News, Production, and other station teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast production systems including field and studio cameras, audio, video, routing, monitoring, and signal distribution systems.
• Support technical systems in Master Control, the newsroom, studios, control rooms, transmitter sites, and remote locations.
• Support station IT team and infrastructure in coordination with IT staff, including network-connected broadcast equipment, workstations, cabling, hardware, and software.
• Perform preventive maintenance, system checks, reboots, equipment installs, cabling, testing, and documentation.
• Assist with station projects, system moves, equipment replacements, and new installations from prep through return to service.
• Provide technical support for live news, special events, and large scale multi cam remote broadcasts.
• Work with vendors and service representatives during troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and installations.

Systems and Technology

The technician will help support a wide range of systems, including Florical master control automation, Pixotope virtual production, Vinten/Videndum robotic camera systems, Sony studio and field cameras, Clear-Com, RTS and Unity intercom systems, TVU Networks mobile transmission systems, broadcast routers, signal distribution, monitoring, IP-based video and audio systems, and station computer, network, and cabling infrastructure.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a high-performing team environment.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing electronic, broadcast, production, computer, or networked equipment.
• Strong understanding of electronics, signal flow, computer systems, and IP networking.
• Ability to troubleshoot methodically, communicate clearly, document work, and work effectively across departments.
• Experience with broadcast video, audio, cameras, transmission systems, satellite communications, C-Band/Ku-Band systems, or IT infrastructure is valuable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work on ladders, rooftops, equipment areas, and confined spaces with proper safety procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional off-site assignments as station operations require.
• Familiarity with Windows and Mac workstations and standard software applications.
• AutoCAD or Visio experience for system drawings and layouts is preferred.
• Technical education, SBE certification, military technical experience, or equivalent hands‑on experience is valued.

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $110,517 and $117,515. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs