Senior Broadcast Maintenance Engineer (SDI/IP, RF)

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KSHB & KMCI, part of The EW Scripps Company, in Kansas City, MO are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep broadcast facilities running smoothly. You will support, maintain, and install SDI/IP broadcast and RF systems, and collaborate with news to optimize content workflows and infrastructure.

The role involves hands-on maintenance of mobile live trucks, satellite, microwave, and video/audio equipment, with a requirement for strong problem-solving and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Must have broad knowledge of broadcast and production systems and operational workflows.
• Experience supporting SDI/IP based architectures and broadcast automation workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving under pressure is required.
• Familiarity with FCC rules and documentation practices.
• Ability to work with IT/cellular systems, servers, and devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide world class customer service to internal and external partners.
• Support, maintain, and install broadcast, RF, and production systems (SDI/IP).
• Set up and enhance software, hardware, servers, automation and workflow systems to improve productivity.
• Partner with the news department to develop and support content workflows and systems.
• Use purchasing systems to track assets, budget support, and replacement cycles.
• Operate and maintain mobile live trucks including micowave, satellite, and video/audio equipment.

Skills

Broadcast systems

RF systems

IT networking

Server knowledge

FCC rules knowledge

Education

Associates degree in related field or equivalent

SBE certification

Tools

Cisco Network Certification

CompTIA Network+ Certification

Job description

KSHB & KMCI, part of The EW Scripps Company, in Kansas City, MO are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep broadcast facilities running smoothly. You will support, maintain, and install SDI/IP broadcast and RF systems, and collaborate with news to optimize content workflows and infrastructure.

The role involves hands-on maintenance of mobile live trucks, satellite, microwave, and video/audio equipment, with a requirement for strong problem-solving and a proactive mindset.