Maintenance Technician

KMBC 9; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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

Additional benefits to meet your and你的

Job summary

KMBC 9 is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to maintain station equipment and provide IT support. You will handle production, news gathering, and IT infrastructure across transmitter and network systems.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, broad OS and networking knowledge, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering staff. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting with installation planning, design research, and detailed docs.
• Desktop and server OS knowledge required.
• LAN/WAN networking experience.
• In-depth knowledge of broadcast/video production systems.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Flexible to varied shifts and days off.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to remote transmitter/microwave sites.
• Education or training in Electronic/IT tech; military considered.
• SBE/SMPTE/IT certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment: robotic cameras, switchers, play-out servers, graphics, lighting, weather, audio gear.
• Maintain news-gathering equipment: ENG cameras, field gear, DSNG/SNG trucks, editing systems.
• Provide IT systems and end-user support across the station.
• Oversee transmitter sites, microwave and satellite systems, signal distribution, and automation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Desktop/Server OS

Networking

Video/TV Systems

Independent Worker

Flexibility

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Electronic/IT Technology

2+ years accredited technical electronics/IT training

Military training (equivalent)

SBE/SMPTE/IT Certification (plus)

Tools

Camera/AV gear knowledge

IT hardware/software

Job description

Job Description

KMBC/KCWE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC/CW affiliate in Kansas City, MO, has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician. The person in this role maintains the station’s equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution. This position provides technical and IT support for all station efforts and reports to the Director of Engineering.

Job Responsibilities

• Production equipment including robotic camera systems, production switcher, play out servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather systems, audio consoles, and other gear used in production.
• News-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, DSNG, and SNG trucks, editing systems, and support devices.
• IT systems and associated hardware and software. This includes infrastructure and end user support.
• Transmitter sites, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills, able to plan and execute equipment installation, research/design, and detailed documentation of work.
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems.
• Networking support of various LAN/WAN devices and systems.
• In depth knowledge of video production/television systems.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members.
• Must possess a positive attitude and driven by successful problem solving.
• Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned.
• Capable of following instructions, verbal and written.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces.
• Valid driver’s license; position requires travel to remote transmitter and microwave sites.
• Associates Degree in Electronic/IT Technology or a minimum of two-years of an accredited technical electronics/IT school equivalent (including military).
• Equivalent related work experience in a Television/Video/IT environment will be considered.
• SBE/SMPTE/IT Certification is a plus.
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) will be considered.
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as combination of education experience.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.