Broadcast Engineer Jobs
Broadcast engineer jobs are open across television networks, radio stations, streaming platforms, and live events production, from entry-level technician roles to senior and chief engineer positions, with specializations in RF systems, IP video infrastructure, and live production. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WLOX:
WLOX-TV has the #1 (ABC) and #2 (CBS) stations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We produce award-winning News Programming and Creative Services Video Productions for WLOX ABC, WLOX CBS, Bounce WLOX, The Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, Telemundo Mississippi and Me TV Biloxi. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WLOX.com, the WLOX News app, the WLOX Weather app, Gulf Coast Weekend and our social media platforms connecting to a worldwide audience. Coastal Mississippi offers affordability, tasty cuisine, and top-tier arts and entertainment in our communities we serve. We blend that with our own rich history to make WLOX the Stations for South Mississippi.
Job Summary/Description:
WLOX, a Gray Media-owned in Biloxi, MS, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer. The Engineer will support all programming and post-production at WLOX. The engineer will perform quality control measurements to ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained through all broadcast systems and assist local production teams as needed. Duties will include troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing broadcast and IT equipment, including transmitter equipment. The engineer interacts daily with Sales, News, and Production staff and will be required to follow all WLOX/GRAY and FCC standards and guidelines.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support all engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
- Work with technology staff to implement and maintain “crossover” computer systems for Audio/Video Systems
- Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production automation systems
- Performs regular maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
- Work with the IT Director to design, implement, and maintain computer systems, licensing, and network security
- Assist with implementing Engineering projects
- Assist with building maintenance needs
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 5 years of professional television broadcast experience, including the latest operating systems software (including server & desktop), email systems, FTP Servers, TCP/IP Networking
- Knowledge of Broadcast A/V equipment, combined with serial and IP communication and control
- Knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
- Experience with Digital Broadcast Master Control and News Automation preferred
- Knowledge of Bit Central and ENPS News systems preferred
- Knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques
- Ability to operate in high-pressure situations
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
- Must be able to work varying hours and weekends
- Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations, and updates
- A Bachelor’s Degree or similar certification is preferred.
- Previous work experience in engineering is considered.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings (https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings), you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WLOX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WLOX:
WLOX-TV has the #1 (ABC) and #2 (CBS) stations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We produce award-winning News Programming and Creative Services Video Productions for WLOX ABC, WLOX CBS, Bounce WLOX, The Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, Telemundo Mississippi and Me TV Biloxi. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WLOX.com, the WLOX News app, the WLOX Weather app, Gulf Coast Weekend and our social media platforms connecting to a worldwide audience. Coastal Mississippi offers affordability, tasty cuisine, and top-tier arts and entertainment in our communities we serve. We blend that with our own rich history to make WLOX the Stations for South Mississippi.
Job Summary/Description:
WLOX, a Gray Media-owned in Biloxi, MS, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer. The Engineer will support all programming and post-production at WLOX. The engineer will perform quality control measurements to ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained through all broadcast systems and assist local production teams as needed. Duties will include troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing broadcast and IT equipment, including transmitter equipment. The engineer interacts daily with Sales, News, and Production staff and will be required to follow all WLOX/GRAY and FCC standards and guidelines.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support all engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
- Work with technology staff to implement and maintain “crossover” computer systems for Audio/Video Systems
- Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production automation systems
- Performs regular maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
- Work with the IT Director to design, implement, and maintain computer systems, licensing, and network security
- Assist with implementing Engineering projects
- Assist with building maintenance needs
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 5 years of professional television broadcast experience, including the latest operating systems software (including server & desktop), email systems, FTP Servers, TCP/IP Networking
- Knowledge of Broadcast A/V equipment, combined with serial and IP communication and control
- Knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
- Experience with Digital Broadcast Master Control and News Automation preferred
- Knowledge of Bit Central and ENPS News systems preferred
- Knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques
- Ability to operate in high-pressure situations
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
- Must be able to work varying hours and weekends
- Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations, and updates
- A Bachelor’s Degree or similar certification is preferred.
- Previous work experience in engineering is considered.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings (https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings), you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WLOX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Media & Entertainment
- Retail
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in broadcast engineer jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in broadcast technology, electronics, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience with broadcast switchers, routers, and master control automation systems
- Proficiency with video encoding, transcoding, and IP video transport protocols such as SMPTE 2110
- Familiarity with RF transmission systems, antenna maintenance, and FCC technical compliance requirements
- SBE certification (CBT or CBE) preferred or required for senior and chief engineer positions
- Experience troubleshooting live production environments under time pressure with minimal downtime
Tips for Your Broadcast Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the signal chain
List the specific equipment you've operated, from routing switchers and master control systems to encoding hardware and satellite uplink gear. Hiring managers scan for model names and platform vendors, not general descriptions like 'broadcast equipment experience.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists broadcast engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Certify before you compete for senior roles
The SBE Certified Broadcast Engineer credential carries real weight at network affiliates and production houses. If you're targeting chief or senior engineer titles, earning or renewing an SBE certification before applying puts you ahead of candidates who rely on experience alone.
Target openings by transmission type not job title
Search using terms like 'RF engineer,' 'master control operator,' or 'IP video engineer' alongside 'broadcast engineer.' Many postings use transmission-specific titles, and filtering only by the generic title means missing a large share of relevant openings.
Prepare a signal-flow walkthrough for technical interviews
Interviewers at stations and networks routinely ask you to describe a complete signal path from camera to transmitter or ingest to playout. Practice a verbal walkthrough of a real system you've operated, naming the components and explaining every handoff point.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call terms separately
Broadcast roles often involve overnight shifts, weekend rotations, and on-call obligations that are negotiated outside base compensation. Before accepting an offer, confirm the shift schedule in writing and clarify whether on-call hours are compensated or absorbed into the salaried rate.
Broadcast Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most broadcast engineers?
The companies hiring the most broadcast engineers right now include GRAY MEDIA, Sinclair Broadcast, and TEGNA, with the largest share of openings in California, North Carolina, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated at network affiliates, streaming infrastructure providers, and live events production companies.
How many broadcast engineer jobs are remote?
About 7% of broadcast engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most transmission and production roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include broadcast IT, cloud playout engineering, and media asset management, where the core work runs on software-defined infrastructure rather than physical hardware.
How do you become a broadcast engineer?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in broadcast technology, electronics, or electrical engineering. Build hands-on experience through internships at local stations, college radio or TV operations, or entry-level technician roles. Learn the equipment ecosystems that employers use, pursue SBE certification as you advance, and develop a working knowledge of both RF transmission and IP video infrastructure, since most facilities now operate hybrid environments.
How do you get hired as a broadcast engineer with little experience?
Entry points include master control operator and broadcast technician roles, which require less independent judgment than engineer-of-record positions and are common at local affiliates and production houses. Volunteer at community radio or public access television to log real equipment hours. Demonstrating familiarity with at least one major automation platform and showing you've worked any live production, even at small scale, moves your application past the screen.
What does the broadcast engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen focused on your equipment background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a signal chain, diagnose a hypothetical fault, or describe how you'd handle a transmitter failure during a live broadcast. Some stations add a practical skills test or a tour of the facility where you're expected to identify and explain the gear you see.
Where can I find and apply to broadcast engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to broadcast engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your equipment background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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