Broadcast Maintenance Technician

Position/Title:
Broadcast Maintenance Technician

Details:

Broadcast Maintenance Technician

WAPT, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS has an opening for an experienced broadcast Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician position is a great opportunity for an entry level candidate or veteran to foster career growth through a combinations of training, mentoring and hands-on experience. You will work with the engineering team to maintain, repair and upgrade equipment covering all aspects of our operation from IT Systems to cameras and transmitters. You will report to Assistant Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

Support station IT operations under the direction of the IT manager, Assistant Chief Engineer and Director of EngineeringMaintain LAN/IT Infrastructure, installation and support f network hardware and softwareWork with engineering and IT management and staff to support important on-air systems and workflows including news, production and broadcast systems and equipmentProvide user support in windows workstation environment for custom and standard software applicationsAssist users with installing and using new software features and apply updated services and implement OS upgradesConduct troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation and cabling tasks

Requirements

Basic knowledge of electronics and component repairKnowledge of computer, computer systems and basic IP networkingExperience maintaining and troubleshooting equipmentSkills with video production, microwave systems, and IT infrastructureLift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.; climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spacesWork flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekendsAutocad/Visio proficiency for system design and layout preferredBackground in transmission and satellite communications is a preferredHigher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is required

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
8/26/2025

Closing Date:
9/25/2025

City:
Jackson - 39209

State:
Mississippi

Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE

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