Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Weigel Broadcasting Co•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WDJT-TV, Weigel Broadcasting’s CBS affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a detail oriented and solutions driven Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This role will support our Milwaukee station’s technical needs and news operation by installing and maintaining broadcast television related equipment, building and testing cables, instructing and training staff on equipment operation and maintenance, and conducting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on newsroom production equipment.

Requirements

Solid working knowledge of broadcast video servers, automation systems, HD production environments, and production automation systems
Demonstrated experience in news editing, production graphics, and playout systems
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and have a service focused approach
Proven communication skills with the ability to train and mentor others
Flexible availability, including willingness to work mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

Support our Milwaukee station’s technical needs and news operation
Install and maintain broadcast television related equipment including routers, encoders, multiplexers, video servers, IP encapsulators, wireless microphones, intercom systems, and signal processing
Build, terminate, and test cables, including coax, network, and audio
Instruct and train staff on equipment operation and maintenance
Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on newsroom production equipment