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

Location: NC-Charlotte

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer - WSOC TV

Position Overview

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

IT fundamentals:
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

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit

www.coxmediagroup.com

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