WLS Broadcast IT Specialist

WLS Broadcast IT Specialist
Job ID: 11732 | Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States | Employment Type: Full time | Posted: 04.28.2026

Job Description
WLS-TV’s (ABC 7 Chicago) Broadcast IT Specialist, located in Chicago, Illinois, will perform an integral role implementing, maintaining, and supporting all departments and day‑to‑day operations in the facility required to deliver our product to viewers on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the technology team on maintenance and integration of new technologies with existing infrastructure, ensuring they conform to company standards, security policies and regulations.

Troubleshoot and remediate complex systems in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive live production and broadcast operation. Analyze root cause to determine operational or technical issues and take necessary corrective action to prevent recurrence.

Participate with writing and collaborating on technical documentation and standard operating procedures for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Interact with end users in News, Programming, Production and Creative Services on systems. Provide direction and training when issues arise during day‑to‑day operations.

Plan and execute technical requirements for local and remote special events.

Other duties as directed by Technology Department.

Work 24x7x365; non‑regular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent years of experience.

3 years of experience in Broadcast IT systems.

Effective communication with members of the Technology team and ability to communicate across the organization at all levels.

Strong knowledge and experience working with Active Directory, Apple, Linux and Microsoft desktop/server environments, TCP/IP, Cisco networking, Firewall, server virtualization and SAN infrastructure.

In depth experience supporting a broad range of technology such as mobile devices, laptops, desktops and enterprise class servers.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly organized and capable of monitoring and responding to high volumes of electronic communication.

Proficient with one or more scripting languages like VB/.BAT/PowerShell and experience with MS SQL database management.

Familiarity with application packaging and deployment with Microsoft SCCM or similar tools.

Compensation
The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $95,500 to $128,000 per year. Base pay will consider internal equity and may vary based on candidate’s geographic region, knowledge, skills and experience. Bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, plus a full range of medical, financial and other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Disability accommodation for employment applications: The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodation for the application process.

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