Broadcast Systems Technician

Hearst Magazines; Richmond (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television in Manchester, NH is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to maintain and support both broadcast and IT systems that keep our stations on the air. You will work across networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems.

This role requires in-person attendance, a strong technical foundation, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. You will report to the Engineering Director and participate in a rotating schedule that may include early mornings,

Qualifications

• Experience with network switches and IP-based systems.
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment and production environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN environments.
• Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems.

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 on operations and new technology deployments.

Skills

Networking

Troubleshooting

IT systems

Windows OS

Education

Cisco Certification

VMware Certification

Microsoft Certification

Tools

Cisco equipment

VMware

Windows Server

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

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