Broadcast Engineer - WSOC TV Job at Cox Media Group, Charlotte, NC

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  • Cox Media Group
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Location: NC-Charlotte

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer - WSOC TV

 

Position Overview

WSOC‑TV Charlotte is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join a talented, inventive, and dedicated Engineering team supporting live news production and broadcast operations. This role is open to entry‑level through senior engineers, with compensation dependent on experience, technical breadth, and demonstrated capability.

 

The Broadcast Engineer plays a critical hands‑on role in maintaining, supporting, and improving studio, control room, and transmission systems in a fast‑paced, live broadcast environment. This position provides daily technical support for news production and master control operations during the week and participates in an on‑call rotation for weekends.

 

This is a 100% on‑site role based in Charlotte, NC, requiring close collaboration with Engineering leadership, newsroom operations, vendors, and IT partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair technical systems across studio, control room, master control, transmitter, satellite downlink, and microwave transmission facilities
  • Provide real‑time technical support for live news production and on‑air broadcast operations
  • Support and maintain studio and control room systems including:
    • Production switchers, cameras, intercoms, automation, and newsroom systems
  • Service RF and transmission systems including:
    • Satellite and IP video encoders/decoders
    • Microwave systems, STL, and in‑house RF infrastructure
  • Participate in the design, execution, and implementation of engineering projects under the direction of the Director of Engineering and Engineering Manager
  • Collaborate with the local IT team to ensure broadcast systems are secure, compliant, and interoperable within the larger enterprise network, with a focus on cybersecurity best practices
  • Diagnose and resolve issues related to non‑linear, file‑based workflows and broadcast‑specific network connectivity
  • Create, maintain, and update technical documentation including system diagrams, drawings, configuration records, and version notes
  • Prepare and deliver required logs, reports, and system status documentation
  • Clearly communicate technical information to engineering leadership, newsroom staff, vendors, and other stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience in broadcast engineering or a related technical role
  • Working knowledge of FCC rules and regulations applicable to broadcast operations
  • Experience or familiarity with core broadcast systems
  • This is a 100% on‑site position in Charlotte, NC
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a live, deadline‑driven broadcast environment
  • Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and participate in an on‑call rotation as operational needs require
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Comfortable working on ladders, overhead, and pulling cable through walls, ceilings, and floors
  • Practical knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, basic construction, and facility infrastructure is beneficial

Preferred Qualifications

  • IT fundamentals:
    • Windows and/or Linux operating systems
    • Computer networking concepts, VLANs
    • Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams)
  • News production and newsroom automation
    • Avid MediaCentral
    • iNews
    • NLE
    • Telestream Vantage
  • Control room and production systems
    • Grass Valley Ignite, Ross OverDrive
    • Production switchers and control room integrations
    • Audio Consoles
    • Camera Robotics
    • Wireless Microphones
  • Transmission and master control
    • Transmitters
    • STL, IP, Satellite, and remote video transmission
    • Crispin and Harmonic master control automation
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies such as:
    • Dante, NDI, SMPTE 2110, Stream Deck workflows
  • Experience creating technical documentation (AutoCAD, Visio, or similar), with examples available for discussion

About Cox Media Group 
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit 

Req #: 2215 #LI-Onsite

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Night shift, Weekend work

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