Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer On-Air Reliability

Media Networks, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Networks, Inc. in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team and ensure on-air reliability across RF, video, audio, and networked systems.

You will handle preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and setup of SDI/IP workflows, working with cutting-edge broadcast tech while collaborating with news and production teams. A strong technical mindset, hands-on problem solving, and ability to work under pressure are essential to keep our broadcasts running

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 5+ years experience in related field preferred.
• Network certification required (Cisco, CompTIA Network+)
• SBE certification preferred
• At least 3 year broadcast operations experience preferred
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

Responsibilities

• Provide world class customer service to all business partners internal and external to the Scripps organization with a positive "can do" attitude.
• Support, maintain, and install the full range of broadcast, Radio Frequency (RF), and production systems based on both SDI and IP architecture.
• Setup and enhance software, hardware, server, automation and workflow systems to enable teams to be productive and efficient; ensure standards and policies are met.
• Partner with the news department to develop, build and support content workflow and integration of audio/video, cameras, editing systems, streaming, content management and workflow.
• Use company purchasing system to track assets and services and replacement cycles; contribute to budgeting planning with the team and Director of Engineering.
• Drive and assist in the operation, support, and maintenance of mobile live trucks including microwave, satellite, cellular bonding and associated equipment.
• Resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures, often under pressure.
• Design improvements to our operation.
• Maintain FCC logs and reports, update technical plans, and document repairs.
• Research part numbers and pricing for purchases and repairs.
• Operate studio, news and control room equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast systems knowledge

IP networking

Server administration

CAD

Team player

Customer service

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Network certification (Cisco, CompTIA Network+)

SBE certification

Tools

SDI and IP-based systems

Job description

Media Networks, Inc. in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team and ensure on-air reliability across RF, video, audio, and networked systems.

You will handle preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and setup of SDI/IP workflows, working with cutting-edge broadcast tech while collaborating with news and production teams. A strong technical mindset, hands-on problem solving, and ability to work under pressure are essential to keep our broadcasts running