Media Broadcast Technician

Media Broadcast Technician Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media. Media Broadcast Technician What you'll do: As a Full-Time Broadcast Technician on the Media Engineering team in Edmonton, you will help support: 2 television stations (CityTV and OMNI) 5 radio stations (SONiC 102.9, KiSS 91.7, ROCK 97.7, ROCK 97.9, Country 93.3) Maintain broadcast production facilities, local and remote Broadcast tower sites, and transmitters Ensuring broadcasting compliance for broadcasting over the air feeds Maintain, repair and install AM, FM and DTV transmission systems, including microwave and associated subsystems. Support all studio and mobile broadcast equipment Assist with radio simulcasts, web encoding, and video/audio editing Support automation systems and file-sharing platforms Help develop, schedule, and implement preventative maintenance plans Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with production, on air and news teams to resolve them Assess faults, prioritize repairs, and recommend solutions Assist in researching and implementing new broadcast equipment and systems Support media-related IT systems, including servers, networks, and applications Work with internal IT teams to ensure compliance with corporate standards Rotating shifts and after-hours con call with occasional travel Your work will directly support production, programing and on-air teams in delivering a high-quality viewing and listening experience. What you'll bring: Passion for video/audio production, streaming, and media technology Basic knowledge of video and audio transcoding Familiarity with compression formats (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, J2K) Understanding of broadcast and production workflows Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies Experience creating system diagrams (e.g., AutoCAD) is an asset Valid provincial driver's license Calm demeanor under challenge with strong customer focus Comfortable lifting and handling standard broadcast equipment and working on ladders under 2 meters Comfort working flexible hours when required and being on a regular after-hours on-call rotation with other team members. What's in it for you? We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including: Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs. Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores. Paid time off for volunteering. Company matching contributions to charities you support. Growth & Development Opportunities: My Path: self-driven career development program. Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest. Wellness Programs: Homewood employee & family assistance program. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions. Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes. Our commitment to the environment and diversity: Work for an organization committed to environmental protection. Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great. ​To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

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