Broadcast Engineer - WSOC TV Job at Cox Media Group in Charlotte

WSOC‑TV Charlotte is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join a talented, inventive, and dedicated Engineering team supporting live news production and broadcast operations. This role is open to entry‑level through senior engineers, with compensation dependent on experience, technical breadth, and demonstrated capability.

The Broadcast Engineer plays a critical hands‑on role in maintaining, supporting, and improving studio, control room, and transmission systems in a fast‑paced, live broadcast environment. This position provides daily technical support for news production and master control operations during the week and participates in an on‑call rotation for weekends.

This is a 100% on‑site role based in Charlotte, NC, requiring close collaboration with Engineering leadership, newsroom operations, vendors, and IT partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair technical systems across studio, control room, master control, transmitter, satellite downlink, and microwave transmission facilities

Provide real‑time technical support for live news production and on‑air broadcast operations

Support and maintain studio and control room systems including:

Production switchers, cameras, intercoms, automation, and newsroom systems

Service RF and transmission systems including:

Satellite and IP video encoders/decoders

Microwave systems, STL, and in‑house RF infrastructure

Participate in the design, execution, and implementation of engineering projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering and Engineering Manager

Collaborate with the local IT team to ensure broadcast systems are secure, compliant, and interoperable within the larger enterprise network, with a focus on cybersecurity best practices

Diagnose and resolve issues related to non‑linear, file‑based workflows and broadcast‑specific network connectivity

Create, maintain, and update technical documentation including system diagrams, drawings, configuration records, and version notes

Prepare and deliver required logs, reports, and system status documentation

Clearly communicate technical information to engineering leadership, newsroom staff, vendors, and other stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent professional experience

Experience in broadcast engineering or a related technical role

Working knowledge of FCC rules and regulations applicable to broadcast operations

Experience or familiarity with core broadcast systems

This is a 100% on‑site position in Charlotte, NC

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a live, deadline‑driven broadcast environment

Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and participate in an on‑call rotation as operational needs require

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Comfortable working on ladders, overhead, and pulling cable through walls, ceilings, and floors

Practical knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, basic construction, and facility infrastructure is beneficial

Preferred Qualifications

Windows and/or Linux operating systems

Computer networking concepts, VLANs

Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams)

News production and newsroom automation

Avid MediaCentral

iNews

NLE

Telestream Vantage

Control room and production systems

Grass Valley Ignite, Ross OverDrive

Production switchers and control room integrations

Audio Consoles

Camera Robotics

Wireless Microphones

Transmission and master control

Transmitters

STL, IP, Satellite, and remote video transmission

Crispin and Harmonic master control automation

Familiarity with emerging technologies such as:

Dante, NDI, SMPTE 2110, Stream Deck workflows

Experience creating technical documentation (AutoCAD, Visio, or similar), with examples available for discussion

CMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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