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Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

IL-Chicago;2501 W. Bradley Place (WGN-TV)Full-time2026-08-24 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Provide daily maintenance and technical operational support for a large, complex broadcast facility to ensure on-air reliability across traditional and digital platforms.

Role type

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer (IT & Systems)

Builds

Live day-of-air programs, streaming content, and news broadcasts

Domain

Broadcast media, linear TV, and streaming

Required skills

IP networking (LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN), Active Directory, Windows/Linux platforms, broadcast production systems (audio consoles, video switchers, wireless audio), test and measurement equipment, signal flow diagram interpretation, remote feed technologies (Dejero, TVU, Haivision), project management

Preferred skills

Ross Xpression/Tessera familiarity, LED videowalls, Dante audio, satellite transmission, video compression knowledge, newsroom software proficiency

Technologies

Ross Xpression, Tessera, Dejero, TVU, Haivision, Dante, Active Directory, Windows, Linux

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast and IT systems including studio automation, master control, and streaming encoders; Configure and troubleshoot IP networking for servers and broadcast equipment; Diagnose signal flow and data flow issues; Support remote feed technologies and streaming workflows; Manage projects, design systems, and assist with system integration and commissioning

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC