Media Broadcast Technician

Media Broadcast Technician
Ready to take your career to new heights and join a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We are looking for people who are creative, innovative, and collaborative to support our Media Engineering team in Edmonton.

What You’ll Do:

Support 2 television stations (CityTV and OMNI)

Support 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

Ensure compliance for over‑the‑air broadcasts

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

Participate in rotating shifts and after‑hours on‑call rotation with occasional travel

Directly support production, programming, 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 metres

Flexibility to work irregular hours, including regular after‑hours on‑call rotation

What’s in it for you?

Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and stock‑matching programs

Discounts: up to 50 % off Rogers Services and Blue Jays tickets, 25 % off TSC items, and 20 % off 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 for internal roles of interest

Wellness Programs

Homewood employee & family assistance program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and 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 People of Colour, 2

SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Women

Pre‑Employment Screening
A pre‑employment background check will be conducted. All candidates must clear a criminal background check. Depending on the role, a credit check and driver’s abstract may also be required.

Additional Details

Schedule:

Full time

Shift: Variable

Work Location:

5915 Gateway Boulevard (218), Edmonton, AB
Travel Requirements:
Up to 25 %
Background Check(s)

Required:

Canadian Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract

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