Broadcast Systems Technician

WLWT; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Descripción de la vacante

WLWT is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to join the Engineering team in Cincinnati. The role maintains and supports broadcast and IT systems to keep the station on air, troubleshoot issues, and implement upgrades across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include installing and testing broadcast equipment, providing technical support for News and Production, and supporting live broadcasts and remote productions. Travel to transmitter sites and venues is required.

Formación

• Associate degree or higher in Electronic Engineering Technology or related field.
• Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, SBE certifications preferred.
• Military technical training valued.
• Strong IT, audiovisual or technical aptitude to learn broadcast systems.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to support reliable daily operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance programs and documentation.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain broadcast equipment, networking, servers, workstations, and related infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration.
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup and troubleshooting.
• Assist with maintenance of digital transmitters, satellite systems, and content workflows.
• Travel to transmitter sites and live event venues as needed.
• Document systems, workflows, procedures, maintenance activities, and changes.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams on operations and new technology deployments.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Educación

Associate degree or higher in Electronic Engineering Technology / Broadcast Engineering / Information Technology

Herramientas

Cisco systems

VMware

Microsoft Windows

SBE certifications

Descripción del empleo

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 Systems 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 Systems 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

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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