Broadcast Systems Technician

Hearst Communications, Inc.

Manchester (NH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to maintain and support both broadcast and IT systems that keep our station on the air.

You will work across networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems, reporting to the Engineering Director, and collaborating with News, Production, and Sales teams.

This role requires rotating shifts including mornings/evenings/weekends and travel to transmitter sites and remote locations.

Qualifications

This role requires hands-on experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems.
Experience supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure.
Familiarity with broadcast equipment and production environments.

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 with engineering and IT teams to support station operations and new technology deployments

Skills

TCP/IP networking

VPNs

LAN environments

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft Windows Server

SBE certification

Job description

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.

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
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.

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