WJXT News4JAX ยท 1 day ago
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expGraham Media Group stations WJXT and WCWJ, in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer with a solid track record of providing excellent service and support. This hybrid broadcast/IT role supports the installation, maintenance, and repair of broadcast and non-broadcast equipment, while providing hands-on field operations support and IT assistance for a 24/7 multi-platform operation.
Broadcast Media
Responsibilities
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and non-broadcast equipment in studios, control rooms, and mobile/remote environments
Support field operations, including remote productions, ENG workflows, satellite Internet, and IP live-video streaming systems (bonded cellular, SRT/RTMP, and similar technologies)
Maintain and support network infrastructure and computer systems: switches, routers, servers, workstations, and other IT related systems
Provide IT support to staff: workstation setup, software updates, user support, backups, and incident response
Create, maintain, and update wiring diagrams, system configuration documentation, and inventory records
Perform preventive maintenance and testing to ensure on-air reliability and compliance with technical standards
Collaborate with production, engineering, and IT teams on system upgrades, deployments, and troubleshooting
Participate in an on-call rotation and be available for occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and limited travel as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of broadcast maintenance and/or broadcast IT experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly to non-technical staff
Proven interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Self-starter who learns quickly and can work independently as well as part of a larger team
Flexible schedule and willingness to travel for remote productions and site visits
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and work on elevated surfaces
Comfortable pulling and installing wiring, using hand and power tools, and working on small components
Preferred
Technical diploma or bachelor's degree with a foundation in electronics, broadcast engineering, or information technology preferred
Experience with IP-based video workflows, NDI, SRT, bonded-cellular encoders, and live-streaming platforms
Familiarity with network configuration (VLANs, QoS, basic firewall rules) and Windows/Linux/macOS environments
Company
WJXT News4JAX
Graham Media Group is THE authentic, accessible, local voice passionately informing and celebrating our communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase