Lead Broadcast IT Engineer — 24/7 Live Operations

MediaCo Holding Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaCo Holding Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a seasoned Broadcast / IT Engineer to manage day-to-day operations and support 24/7 TV and radio delivery. You will collaborate with the Head of Engineering on projects, regulatory compliance, and technology modernization across broadcast and IT systems.

The role entails on-site work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with corporate IT, and ensuring robust infrastructure and disaster recovery readiness.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of broadcast engineering experience in television and/or radio.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast systems, signal flow, RF transmission, automation, and production environments.
• Experience supporting Windows-based desktop and network environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across both broadcast and IT systems.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating vendors and contractors.
• Ability to lift equipment and work in technical facilities, transmitter sites, and rooftop environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations for the New York market.
• Serve as the primary engineering liaison to local station management and the Head of Engineering.
• Maintain engineering documentation, technical diagrams, preventive maintenance schedules, and asset inventories.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to technical emergencies as needed.
• Maintain studios, master control, production systems, routing infrastructure, and monitoring systems.
• Support and maintain WideOrbit Automation and Master Control systems.
• Support Zixi IP transport and contribution/distribution workflows.
• Maintain AudioVault and Zetta radio automation platforms.
• Support live broadcasts, special events, and remote productions.
• Install, configure, and maintain broadcast equipment and associated infrastructure.
• Maintain television and AM/FM transmission facilities.
• Support RF systems, microwave STL paths, antennas, HD Radio equipment, and related transmission infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair transmitter and signal chain issues.
• Coordinate with vendors, tower crews, contractors, and utility providers when necessary.
• Provide local desktop and end-user support for station personnel.
• Support Windows workstations, printers, mobile devices, and conferencing systems.
• Assist with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and user account administration.
• Support local network infrastructure including switches, routers, Wi-Fi, and internet connectivity.
• Coordinate with Corporate IT on cybersecurity initiatives, endpoint management, software deployments, and user onboarding/offboarding activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and escalation of network, server, and workstation issues.
• Lead facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Assist with budgeting, capital planning, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with FCC, FAA, EAS, OSHA, and company engineering standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation required for regulatory compliance.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and technical resiliency initiatives.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

RF transmission

Windows desktop support

Project management

Vendor coordination

Tools

WideOrbit Automation

Master Control

Zixi

AudioVault

Zetta

Cisco

Ubiquiti

Juniper

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

MediaCo Holding Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a seasoned Broadcast / IT Engineer to manage day-to-day operations and support 24/7 TV and radio delivery. You will collaborate with the Head of Engineering on projects, regulatory compliance, and technology modernization across broadcast and IT systems.

The role entails on-site work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with corporate IT, and ensuring robust infrastructure and disaster recovery readiness.