Broadcast Systems Technician — Live Production & IT Pro

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

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.