Hearst
Broadcast Maintenance Technician
$111K–$118K
Needham, MA, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- Needham, MA, United States
Needham - Education
- Technical education, SBE certification, military technical experience, or equivalent hands-on experience is valued.
About the job
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and upgrades broadcast, production, IT, and facility systems to support station operations, live coverage, and remote broadcasts.
What you'll do
- Maintain and repair broadcast production systems and technical systems across studios, Master Control, transmitter sites, and remote locations.
- Perform preventive maintenance, equipment installations, testing, documentation, and station project support.
- Provide technical support for live news, special events, and remote broadcasts; coordinate with station teams and vendors.
What they ask for
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing electronic, broadcast, production, computer, or networked equipment.
- Strong understanding of electronics, signal flow, computer systems, and IP networking.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work on ladders, rooftops, equipment areas, and confined spaces.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional off-site assignments.
Nice to have
- AutoCAD or Visio experience for system drawings and layouts.
- Technical education, SBE certification, military technical experience, or equivalent hands-on experience is valued.
Pay
USD 110,517–USD 117,515 base salary
Tools
Florical, Pixotope, Vinten/Videndum, Sony, Clear-Com, RTS, Unity, TVU Networks
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