Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Engineer

WANT/WLMT in Memphis TN is looking for a Broadcast Engineer to join our talented team and play a key role in keeping our broadcast operations running smoothly. As part of our technical team, you'll be at the forefront of supporting both IT and broadcast systems—ensuring our broadcast equipment and network operations deliver top-quality content to our viewers. This role offers the perfect opportunity for someone with a strong background in television or radio engineering to make their mark in a fast-paced media environment.

What You'll Do:

• Support Broadcast Systems: Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize broadcast equipment that ensure seamless broadcast operations.
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Broadcast Systems: Oversee the performance of broadcast systems, ensuring top-quality audio/video, and resolve any issues quickly during live or recorded broadcasts.
• Content Ingestion and Storage: Assist in managing content workflows—ingesting, storing, and retrieving data on broadcast servers and cloud systems with a focus on data integrity.
• Install and Configure Equipment: Manage and install broadcast equipment like cameras, servers, routers, switches, encoders, and control systems.
• Support Digital Streaming Operations: Collaborate with the digital streaming team to ensure smooth hardware and software operations.
• Solve Problems Under Pressure: Respond to technical issues with speed and precision, ensuring minimal downtime during live broadcasts.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with production, technical, and other departments to improve broadcast operations and address technical challenges.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Help improve and streamline our broadcast and IT infrastructure as needed.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Education & Experience: A degree in electronics or 2-4 years of experience in television or radio.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of broadcast equipment.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A natural ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and equipment issues quickly and efficiently.
• IT Security Knowledge: Familiarity with IT security best practices, including firewalls, antivirus tools, and network monitoring.
• Adaptability Under Pressure: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, especially during live broadcasts.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working across multiple teams.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights (on ladders) as necessary.
• Availability: Our work is 24/7, and you must be able to respond quickly to emergencies or technical issues as they arise.

Why Join WANT/WLMT?

Be part of a growing, innovative company that is part of the TEGNA family, a leader in local broadcast media. Work in an environment that offers opportunities to learn and grow, with exposure to the latest broadcast technologies. We offer a supportive work culture.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications.