Live Broadcast Systems Technician

WLWT; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WLWT in Cincinnati is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support broadcast and IT systems, troubleshoot issues, and maintain reliability during daily operations and live production workflows across multiple departments.

The role requires hands-on work with broadcast equipment, RF, networking, servers, and automation; you will travel to transmitter sites, assist with capital projects, document procedures, and ensure FCC compliance as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• Strong 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/audio routing, automation, or digital transmission.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure during live broadcasts, outages, and time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and access rooftops, transmitter sites, and confined spaces.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to remote locations and 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, and related infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration.
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including 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 events.
• Respond to equipment failures and issues, including after-hours work.
• Document systems, workflows, procedures, maintenance activities, and configuration changes.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT on station operations, improvements, and new technology deployments.
• Maintain FCC compliance and adherence to Hearst Television technical requirements.
• Participate in equipment evaluations, system testing, and capital projects.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IT infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in Electronic Engineering Technology, Broadcast Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft certifications

SBE

Job description

WLWT in Cincinnati is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support broadcast and IT systems, troubleshoot issues, and maintain reliability during daily operations and live production workflows across multiple departments.

The role requires hands-on work with broadcast equipment, RF, networking, servers, and automation; you will travel to transmitter sites, assist with capital projects, document procedures, and ensure FCC compliance as part of a collaborative engineering team.