Broadcast technicians jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 98
Employers: 65

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $43.75Across 10 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%2 listings
Hybrid: 2%2 listings
On-site: 10%10 listings

Not specified: 86% (84 listings)

Employers hiring include Gray Local Media, Inc (7), Sinclair Broadcast Group (6), AbelCine Management LLC (5).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Broadcast technicians jobs in the United States

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Broadcast Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA
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IS&T Services Broadcast Engineer, Employee Experience & Productivity
Apple
Culver City, CA
…dedication. This is how dreams come true. Are you passionate about broadcast technology, live event production, and building world-class technical experiences? Do you thrive in environments…
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Broadcast Maintenance Technician
Hearst
Needham, MA
WCVB-TV, the ABC affiliate in Boston, is seeking a full-time Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support the systems and facilities that keep our station on the air. WCVB Engineering…
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Broadcast Engineer
Nexstar Media Inc.
Nashville, TN
NEWS 2 (WKRN-TV) in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer with strong IT skills to join our engineering team. You’ll provide daily maintenance and technical…
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Broadcast Engineer
TEKsystems
Washington, DC
- $100,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Top Skills' Details1) IP Based Broadcast Engineering (NDI, AES67, SRT, SMPTE)2) Live Troubleshooting (Wireshark, TCPDump, Packet analyzers)3) Automation/Infrastructure platforms (Lawo VSM,…
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BROADCAST ENGINEER
Spherion
Fort Myers, FL
- $50,000 to $70,000 USD / year
Spherion Fort Myers is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering team at a premier television broadcasting station in Fort Myers, FL. This hands-on role…
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Broadcast Engineer I
The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees
Orlando, FL
The Broadcast Engineer I leads the engineering, maintenance, and development of all broadcast and instructional media systems within the Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM).…
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KPBS Broadcast Engineer
San Diego State University Research Foundation
San Diego, CA
- $7,083.33 to $8,333.33 USD / month
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Junior Broadcast Engineer
Broadcast Management Group
Chicago, IL
BMG is hiring a Junior Broadcast Engineer to support a managed broadcast and streaming facility in Chicago. You'll keep master control, live production, transmission and streaming systems…
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Broadcast Engineer
Paramount
West Sacramento, CA
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IT/BROADCAST ENGINEER - KAIT
Gray Local Media, Inc
Jonesboro, AR
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NEP Bow Tie: Broadcast Engineer (London)
NEP UK
Remote, United States
NEP Bow Tie is the premier managed services provider delivering Media Solutions, Broadcast and Audio Visual services and Systems Installations for Parliaments and Government Authorities in…
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Broadcast Engineer Apprentice
Bexel
Pittsburgh, PA
Launch your career in broadcast engineering with NEP. Our 12-month Engineer Apprentice Program combines structured technical rotations, hands-on training, systems integration experience,…
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Broadcast Engineer
CTI
Omaha, NE
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Broadcast Engineer
NH Public Radio
Concord, NH
New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) is seeking a Studio Broadcast Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This hands-on position will provide daily technical support for NHPR's studios,…
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Broadcast Engineer
KVLY-TV KXJB-TV
Fargo, ND
Broadcast Engineer KVLY/KXJB, a #1 NBC/CBS/CW/MeTV/HandI/The365 powerhouse in booming Fargo, North Dakota is looking for experienced/knowledgeable individuals to join our broadcast…
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Broadcast Maintenance Technician - WNEM
Gray Media
Saginaw, MI
BROADCAST MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - WNEM - Posted: August 27, 2026 - Full-Time - Saginaw, MI 48607, USA About Gray Media: Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta,…
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Broadcast Technician
Ideastream Public Media
Cleveland, OH
Broadcast Technician Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio's largest NPR, PBS, and classical radio stations, serving 22 counties in Northeast Ohio…
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Broadcast Maintenance Technician (Expression of Interest) (As-Needed))
Disney Entertainment
Washington, DC
- $65.18 USD / hour
ABC Network News Engineering Operations has daily hire opportunities in our broadcast maintenance department at our studios in Washington, DC. This role supports a wide variety of broadcast…
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IS&T Services Broadcast Engineer, Employee Experience & Productivity
Apple
Culver City, CA
…dedication. This is how dreams come true. Are you passionate about broadcast technology, live event production, and building world-class technical experiences? Do you thrive in environments…
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Broadcast Engineer
WHYY Inc
State College, PA
The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of WPSU's broadcast, production, and transmission equipment. This position ensures the…
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Broadcast Technician
Ideastream Public Media
Cleveland, OH
…information service, seeks a master control professional to serve as Broadcast Technician. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work…
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Video Streaming and Broadcast Engineer
Meta
Fremont, CA
Meta is seeking a Video Streaming Engineer to support all aspects of video streaming and broadcast engineering for event production, remote and cloud production, and company-wide…
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Broadcast Engineer, Live Sports Production, Prime Video Live Sports
Amazon
Culver City, CA
…Technical Operations team is the engineering backbone of every broadcast: responsible for the planning, signal integrity, and on-the-ground execution of the infrastructure that makes each…
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Broadcast Engineer
System One
Washington, DC
The Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining state of the art contribution, distribution, and routing platforms for the international news studios in Washington,…

Paramount

Broadcast Engineer

West Sacramento, CA, United States

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 90,000.00.

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Pay: Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 90,000.00.
Experience: 2-5 years of experience in broadcast engineering or technical operations.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 30, 2026

Original job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.Here, youll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.If youre energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, wed be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LETS GO!

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day to day maintenance and support of stations core infrastructure, not limited to news editing systems, control room automation and components, local news channel and streaming systems, transmitter operations, studio equipment as well as field operations equipment and vehicles.
Install, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment to a component level (hardware/software).
Work collaboratively in the design, construction and execution of station engineering projects and initiatives.
Work with equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve issues, including ordering parts/services.
Review discrepancy reports and address issues with minimal supervision.
Contribute daily end of shift reports for issue hand-off and project progress tracking
Other duties, as assigned by Broadcast Operations & Engineering management.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

A sound engineering foundation and the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex television broadcast systems.
Strong technical background in video transmission and encoding, newsroom systems, ingest, wireless and cellular bonded technologies, automation systems, microwave, master control, satellite, streaming, control room, IT, studio and field operations and IP technology.
Expertise and experience with RF transmission and related technologies.
Cable fabrication and termination experience.
Candidate must be a self-starter with a developed work ethic and be highly organized.
Strong project management and coordination skills.
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate and work with other members of the engineering staff, station employees and management, and outside vendors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to train fellow engineers in new systems, technologies, procedures and techniques.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, overtime and varying shifts when necessary to meet station needs, sometimes with little notice.
Valid drivers license.

EXPECTED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

College degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or similar field.
2-5 years of experience in broadcast engineering or technical operations.
Knowledge and experience working with control room automation, cameras and recording devices, non-linear editing systems, transcoding products, routers, encoders, and video servers.
Knowledge of and understanding of FCC rules and regulations.
Experience in IT, including an understanding of networking, software, and desktop/server operating systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, Video Conferencing Software, and Computer Aided Drafting Software.
Experience with GatesAir ULXTE transmitters a plus.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this postings television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 90,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer :

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here (http://www.skydance.com/careers/benefits) .
Generous paid time off.
Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.viacomcbs.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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Editing
Troubleshoot
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Communication skills
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