Engineer

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WAOW Television, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated individual for a full-time position on our Engineering Team. The role focuses on maintaining technical and user-oriented equipment within the broadcast facility, requiring a people-oriented approach and readiness to support News, Programming, Sales, and others as needed.

Familiarity with RF technologies, basic wiring, and building maintenance is a plus. Applicants should be able to work independently and may cover varied shifts including

Qualifications

• Broadcast equipment maintenance and repair experience (cameras, audio, graphics and digital video systems).
• Strong IT/computer skills and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in cramped quarters.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Applicant should be able to work independently and may be asked to work weekdays, nights, weekends and some holidays.

Skills

RF technologies

IT/computer skills

Troubleshooting

Verbal & written communication

Job description

WAOW Television, Inc. is currently seeking a self-motivated individual for a full-time opening on our Engineering Team.

The successful candidate will be able to combine a people-oriented customer service type approach to maintaining technical and user-oriented equipment within the broadcast facility. The candidate will be able to respond to duties and tasks in support of the entire Television Station including News, Programming, Sales, and others as required. Familiarity with RF technologies, basic wiring techniques and basic building maintenance practices is a plus.

Qualifications include: broadcast equipment maintenance and repair experience (cameras, audio, graphics and digital video systems), strong IT/computer skills, ability to troubleshoot and problem solve, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Possess physical ability to lift more than 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in cramped quarters. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Applicant should be able to work independently and may be asked to work weekdays, nights, weekends and some holidays.

WAOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer

In addition, any offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background screening.