Broadcast Engineer

WQAD-TV Davenport, IA, an ABC affiliate owned by TEGNA Inc., seeks a full-time Broadcast Engineer to join its Technology team.

The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the station's technical equipment, including traditional broadcast hardware and industry-specific software.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems
• Installing and maintaining broadcast and IT equipment at studio facilities, transmitter sites, remote broadcast vehicles, and other locations
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and making repairs or implementing workarounds as needed
• Performing routine security updates and reboots of broadcast servers
• Contributing to technical documentation
• Occasional field work on remote productions and minor building-related maintenance tasks

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in broadcast engineering or a related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision and under pressure
• Solid understanding of computer hardware, network technologies, and Microsoft's Active Directory environment
• Ability to plan technical projects and communicate effectively
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with on-call availability
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and working on elevated surfaces

The pay range for this position is $20-$27.88 USD.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• 401(k) program with company matching contributions
• Virtual doctor's appointments through Teladoc and therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year