Broadcast Systems Technician

WMUR-TV; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WMUR-TV in Manchester, NH is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to maintain and support both broadcast and IT systems. You will work across networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems while collaborating with engineering and IT teams.

The role requires hands‑on technical abilities, understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, and Windows environments, plus in-person attendance and willingness to travel to transmitter sites and remote venues.

Qualifications

• This role participates in a structured, rotating schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems.
• Supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment and production environments
• In-person attendance is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to ensure reliable daily operations
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup and troubleshooting
• Install, configure, and maintain networking equipment, servers, and workstations
• Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues
• Document systems, workflows, and technical procedures
• Collaborate closely with engineering and IT team members to support station operations and new technology deployments

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking

IT systems

Live production

Team collaboration

Education

SBE certification

Military or technical training

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Windows Server

VPNs

Job description

Broadcast Systems Technician

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH has an opening for a Broadcast Systems Technician. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting both broadcast and IT systems that keep our stations on the air and operating at a high level. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation who enjoys troubleshooting, learning new systems, and working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

You will work across a wide range of technologies including networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems. This position reports to the Engineering Director.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to ensure reliable daily operations
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup and troubleshooting
• Install, configure, and maintain networking equipment, servers, and workstations
• Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues
• Document systems, workflows, and technical procedures
• Collaborate closely with engineering and IT team members to support station operations and new technology deployments

Requirements

• This role participates in a structured, rotating schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The rotation is designed to provide balanced coverage while ensuring exposure to all aspects of station operations.
• Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems.
• Supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment and production environments
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN environments
• Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or similar certifications
• SBE certification
• Military or technical training background
• We also encourage candidates with strong IT, AV, or technical aptitude who are interested in learning broadcast systems to apply.
• In-person attendance is required

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

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.