Senior Broadcast & IT Engineer (New York)

Mediaco Holding, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaCo is seeking a Broadcast / IT Engineer to support our New York operations, ensuring 24/7 television and radio reliability while driving technology modernization. The role partners with the Head of Engineering and Corporate IT on desktop, network, and security initiatives.

The candidate will lead day-to-day engineering, maintain studio and transmission systems, support WideOrbit, Zixi, AudioVault, and Zetta platforms, and manage on-site IT and facilities projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of broadcast engineering experience in television and/or radio operations.
• 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 and troubleshoot 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.
• Maintain generators, UPS systems, HVAC systems, EAS equipment, captioning systems, and program delivery systems.
• 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

Project management

Troubleshooting

IT support

Tools

WideOrbit Automation

Master Control

Traffic systems

Zixi

AudioVault

Zetta

Cisco networking

SharePoint / Teams administration

Job description

MediaCo is seeking a Broadcast / IT Engineer to support our New York operations, ensuring 24/7 television and radio reliability while driving technology modernization. The role partners with the Head of Engineering and Corporate IT on desktop, network, and security initiatives.

The candidate will lead day-to-day engineering, maintain studio and transmission systems, support WideOrbit, Zixi, AudioVault, and Zetta platforms, and manage on-site IT and facilities projects.