WLS Maintenance Engineer

1437 WLS Television, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

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Job summary

WLS TV, the ABC/Disney-owned station in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to ensure back- end equipment operates at peak performance. The role requires hands-on expertise with live broadcast systems and a proactive mindset to support a fast-paced newsroom.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of broadcast experience, strong IT/networking skills, RF knowledge, and a track record of maintaining complex video/audio workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with broadcast audio, video and control systems.
• Strong engineering, IT networking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with RF equipment such as broadcast transmitters and microwave equipment.
• Excellence in documentation and system drawing.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, and daily maintenance of broadcast systems.
• Provide operational support for end-users; respond to help desk tickets and calls.
• Lead, execute, and complete projects as directed by management.
• Adhere to Disney policies and best practices in a broadcast environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IT networking

Troubleshooting

RF equipment

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

FCC license / SBE certification desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Job Posting Title: WLS Maintenance Engineer Req ID: 10161901

Job Description: WLS TV, the ABC/Disney-owned station in Chicago, IL is and has been the market’s top local news station for over 70+ years. Producing over 45 hours of live news, weather, sports, and local programming each week using cutting-edge technology. WLS-TV seeks a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate must be a skilled individual adept at the latest technologies used in live broadcasts to provide seamless, uninterrupted maintenance of equipment in order to ensure quality broadcasts. Candidate must exhibit an aptitude for an ever-changing news environment, problem-solving, ability to adjust to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with other departments to maintain and improve our broadcast infrastructure and user workflow experiences.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, and daily maintenance/troubleshooting of broadcast systems
• Provide operational support for end-users; respond to help desk tickets and calls.
• Lead, execute, and complete projects as directed by management
• Adhere to Disney policies and best practices in a broadcast environment
• All other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

The ideal candidate must:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with broadcast audio, video and control systems, video servers, graphics & IT systems.
• Possess strong engineering, IT/networking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Have experience with RF equipment such as broadcast transmitters, microwave equipment, etc.
• Demonstrate excellence in documentation and system drawing.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be a self-starter and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a part of a diverse team.
• Be project-oriented, organized, and able to show a list of previously executed projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrate the ability to pivot and manage changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Be willing to expand their knowledge with emerging broadcast industry concepts/technologies.

Preferred Experience

• IP video standards such as SMPTE ST-2110 Audio formats such as AES, MADI, DANTE and AES67 System design, integration and drawing systems such as AutoCAD or Visio
• Master Control automation systems RF and transmission protocols such as ATSC, DVB-T/S, MPEG, PSIP, COFDM

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education/Training

• A degree in Engineering or other technical-related field, appropriate certifications, and/or equivalent experience.
• FCC license and/or SBE certification is desirable.

Additional Information

• This role will be covered by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians – Communication Workers of America - ABC collective bargaining agreement.
• The pay rate for this NABET role in Chicago, IL is $65.23 per hour.
• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
• To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment

Owned TV Stations

Job Posting Primary Business

Owned TV Stations

All Primary Job Posting Category

Broadcast Operations - Linear

Employment Type

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

Chicago, IL, USA

Date Posted

2026-10-01

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