BROADCAST MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - WNEM

Gray Local Media, Inc; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WNEM-TV is recruiting for a Broadcast Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage, document, and execute projects and other tasks in a demanding live-streaming and broadcast environment.

The person will be directly responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of studio and field equipment. A strong background in and understanding of television engineering systems is required, including analog and digital video and IT-based broadcast television

Qualifications

• Three to five years in television broadcast operations and maintenance, military or equivalent training and /or experience.
• Technical configuration experience with production switchers, video systems and automation. Experience in broadcast television transmission systems and microwave frequencies is desirable.
• Computer literacy is required, including knowledge of engineering applications.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• The successful candidate is covered by a bargaining unit contract agreement.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a good working knowledge of television and IT systems maintenance, as well as FCC rules, regulations, and licensing.
• Install, maintain, upgrade, and configure standard broadcast television equipment;
• Read schematics and engineering drawings.
• Cultivate vendor and supplier sales and support contacts. Be familiar with purchasing procedures.
• Ability to adapt to multiple, sometimes changing priorities and follow through until successful resolution.
• Show judgment and ability to effectively handle complex issues under pressure or during emergency situations.
• Be available to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may become necessary from time to time.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Maintenance

Television systems

IT broadcast tech

Computer literacy

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid-Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus broadcast website. We are a Midsize market with opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity - qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Job Summary/Description:

WNEM-TV is recruiting for a Broadcast Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage, document, and execute projects and other tasks in a demanding live-streaming and broadcast environment. The person will be directly responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of studio and field equipment. A strong background in and understanding of television engineering systems is required, including analog and digital video and IT-based broadcast television systems.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Exhibit a good working knowledge of television and IT systems maintenance, as well as FCC rules, regulations, and licensing.
• Install, maintain, upgrade, and configure standard broadcast television equipment;
• Read schematics and engineering drawings.
• Cultivate vendor and supplier sales and support contacts. Be familiar with purchasing procedures.
• Ability to adapt to multiple, sometimes changing priorities and follow through until successful resolution.
• Show judgment and ability to effectively handle complex issues under pressure or during emergency situations.
• Be available to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may become necessary from time to time.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Three to five years in television broadcast operations and maintenance, military or equivalent training and /or experience.
• Technical configuration experience with production switchers, video systems and automation. Experience in broadcast television transmission systems and microwave frequencies is desirable.
• Computer literacy is required, including knowledge of engineering applications.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• The successful candidate is covered by a bargaining unit contract agreement.
• A valid driver's license is required.

WNEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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