Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

WDJT-TV, Weigel Broadcasting’s CBS affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a detail oriented and solutions driven

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

to join our team.

What You’ll Do

Support our Milwaukee station’s technical needs and news operation

Install and maintain broadcast television related equipment including routers, encoders, multiplexers, video servers, IP encapsulators, wireless microphones, intercom systems, and signal processing

Build, terminate, and test cables, including coax, network, and audio

Instruct and train staff on equipment operation and maintenance

Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on newsroom production equipment

What You’ll Need

Solid working knowledge of broadcast video servers, automation systems, HD production environments, and production automation systems

Demonstrated experience in news editing, production graphics, and playout systems

Strong ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and have a service focused approach

Proven communication skills with the ability to train and mentor others

Flexible availability, including willingness to work mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

What We Offer

Family-Owned Company

Health & Wellness:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance

Retirement & Savings:

HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match

Time Off:

Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

Leave Support:

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Family Benefits:

Paid Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

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Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company operates local broadcast television stations in three Midwest markets, as well as national networks that are distributed across 350+ affiliates throughout the country. The networks include MeTV, America’s number one all-classic TV network; MOVIES!, in partnership with Fox Television Stations; DECADES, developed in association with the CBS Television Station Group; and Heroes & Icons, offering both classic and contemporary programming. These networks are available in over 96% of U.S. households.

 

The company’s history goes back more than five decades. Always an entrepreneurial company finding innovative ways to serve its markets, Weigel began with a single television station — WCIU-TV. Today, Weigel is a multi-platform media company with broadcast and network operations; a popular radio station playing timeless and memorable music; and proprietary technology for news applications.

 

The industry continues to evolve and Weigel has changed dramatically along with it. What remains unchanged is Weigel’s dedication to serving our audiences and clients with compelling programming, products and innovation.