Broadcast Engineer

NEWS 2 (WKRN-TV) in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer with strong IT skills to join our engineering team. You’ll provide daily maintenance and technical operational support for a large, complex broadcast facility, ensuring all broadcast systems, technology, and live day-of-air programs maintain on-air reliability across traditional and digital platforms. This position requires a combination of maintenance, IT and project management/system engineering skills. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast and IT systems, including studio/control room automation, master control, ENPS newsroom, cameras, audio gear, and streaming encoders. • Configure and troubleshoot IP networking for servers and broadcast equipment. • Diagnose signal flow and data flow issues; interpret schematics and system drawings. • Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems. • Support remote feed technologies and streaming workflows. • Support and assist studio operations within a live production environment. • Collaborate with engineering team to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. • Collaborate with production and operations team to execute technical solutions that meet production needs in a timely fashion. Desired Skills & Experience • Strong knowledge of IP networking (LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN), Active Directory, Windows/Linux platforms. • Proficiency with broadcast production systems and software, including audio consoles, intercom systems, video switchers, wireless audio, and test and measurement equipment. • Familiarity with broadcast systems: Ross Xpression, LED videowalls, Dante audio, satellite transmission. • Ability to use network tools (ping, traceroute) and common test equipment (signal generators, scopes). • Understanding of video compression, resolutions and bandwidth requirements. • Ability to read and understand technical system signal flow diagrams for studio facilities. • Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems. • Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to diplomatically engage with colleagues across various departments. • Proficiency in newsroom and production environments, especially software driven. • Manage projects, design systems, and assist with system integration and commissioning. Requirements: • Five (5) years' experience as an IT technician or maintenance engineer in a media facility is desired. • An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is a plus. • Ability to lift, set-up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, or tools.  Repetitive movements are required. • Work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. • Work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. • Knowledge of common business software applications. • This position will require shift work which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with overtime as situations will sometimes require. #LI-Onsite