Broadcast Systems Technician: Live Broadcast & IT Support

Hearst Television, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television's WLWT in Cincinnati is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to join our engineering team. The role maintains and supports broadcast and IT systems that keep the station on the air, with a focus on troubleshooting, learning new systems, and cross-department collaboration.

You will work with broadcast equipment, RF, networking, servers, automation, and live production systems, performing maintenance, incident response, and support for remote productions.

Qualifications

• Technical foundation in broadcast engineering, IT, audiovisual systems, electronics, or 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 and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to perform under pressure during live events.

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 after-hours support.
• 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 FCC compliance and Hearst Television technical requirements.
• Participate in equipment evaluations, system testing, capital projects, and technology planning.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Education

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

Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, SBE certifications preferred

Tools

Managed network switches

IP-based systems

Windows Server/Workstation

TCP/IP networking

RF systems

Video/Audio routing

Job description

Hearst Television's WLWT in Cincinnati is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to join our engineering team. The role maintains and supports broadcast and IT systems that keep the station on the air, with a focus on troubleshooting, learning new systems, and cross-department collaboration.

You will work with broadcast equipment, RF, networking, servers, automation, and live production systems, performing maintenance, incident response, and support for remote productions.