KABC MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (AS - NEEDED)

Disney Entertainment; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

KABC-TV, the ABC Owned Television station in Los Angeles, is seeking skilled NABET Maintenance Engineers for as-needed employment. These positions support critical broadcast and production systems powering one of the nation’s leading local news operations.

The Maintenance Engineer role is part of the Technology team responsible for maintaining reliable technical infrastructure across studio, control room, and field production environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of broadcast maintenance, systems engineering, or related technical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across video (SDI/IP), audio, RF, and control systems.
• Experience with broadcast infrastructure such as routers, servers, automation, and playback systems.
• Working knowledge of IP networking and file-based/media workflows.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support broadcast technical systems including cameras, production switchers, routers, intercom, RF/audio systems, and transmission equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across video, audio, control, and IP-based systems in real time
• Provide technical support during live broadcasts, ensuring minimal disruption to on-air operations
• Perform preventative maintenance, and equipment repairs
• Support ENG, field operations, vehicles and remote productions as needed
• Work with vendors and manufacturers for system support, repairs, and lifecycle management
• Assist in planning and installation of new technologies and facility upgrades

Skills

Broadcast upkeep

Troubleshooting video/sdi

IP networking

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Broadcast IT or related field

Tools

Routers

Servers

Automation

Playback systems

Job description

KABC-TV, the ABC Owned Television station in Los Angeles, is seeking skilled NABET Maintenance Engineers for as-needed employment. These positions will support critical broadcast and production systems powering one of the nation’s leading local news operations.

The Maintenance Engineer role is part of the Technology team responsible for maintaining reliable technical infrastructure across studio, control room, and field production environments. The ideal candidate thrives in a cooperative workspace, live broadcast setting and brings strong troubleshooting expertise across modern broadcast and IT-based workflows.

What You Will Do

• Maintain and support broadcast technical systems including cameras, production switchers, routers, intercom, RF/audio systems, and transmission equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across video, audio, control, and IP-based systems in real time
• Provide technical support during live broadcasts, ensuring minimal disruption to on-air operations
• Perform preventative maintenance, and equipment repairs
• Support ENG, field operations, vehicles and remote productions as needed
• Work with vendors and manufacturers for system support, repairs, and lifecycle management
• Assist in planning and installation of new technologies and facility upgrades

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of broadcast maintenance, systems engineering, or related technical experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills across video (SDI/IP), audio, RF, and control systems
• Experience with broadcast infrastructure such as routers, servers, automation, and playback systems
• Working knowledge of IP networking and file-based/media workflows
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of RF systems, wireless audio, and spectrum coordination
• Familiarity with service ticketing system workflows
• Remote production and off-site production workflows
• Experience with major broadcast vendors (e.g., Ross, Evertz, Panasonic, Adobe)

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Broadcast Technology, IT, or related field or equivalent work experience

Additional Information

• Work is performed in a broadcast facility environment and may include physical activity such as lifting equipment and working in technical spaces
• Overtime may be available as station needs and scheduling allow

This position is covered under the NABET-CWA ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $65.1875 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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