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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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Senior Broadcast Engineer / Systems Engineer opportunity available
Overview
PME / Public Media Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Broadcast Engineer / Systems Engineer. PME works with high-end Radio, TV, and New Media clientele Nationwide. We rebuild and maintain large and small market broadcast infrastructure and transmitters. We offer a variety of amazing technology experiences for our clients; such as design and engineering services, complete system integration, and a fulltime service staff. If you want a rewarding job that allows you to hear and see the difference you make, PME is the place for you.
Our commitment to exceptional quality and customer satisfaction begins and ends with our people, and we’re looking for candidates that share a desire for rapid and ongoing growth in their career with a company that strives for excellence every day.
JOB SUMMARY
Duties will include the installation and servicing of Radio and TV broadcast hardware, broadcast consoles and mixing systems, digital playback / automation systems, AM/FM/TV broadcast transmitters, satellite uplinks and downlinks, STL and microwave systems, data/voice networks, structured cabling, power generators, UPS battery backup systems, CCTV and security.
The Audio/Visual/Integration technician is charged with the responsibility of working with assigned project managers, systems engineers, senior systems engineers and programmers in providing complete, full functional integrated audio-visual systems.
The job responsibilities of the Broadcast Engineer / Systems Engineer include the following:
- Maintenance - Participate and contribute to a preventive maintenance program and schedule to provide the Clients with an efficient and reliable technical infrastructure.
- Will troubleshoot equipment and recommend appropriate solutions including vendor repair, in house repair or equipment replacement.
- Audio and networking cable and connector construction and installation
- Manages own time to perform within defined schedule
- Interfaces with assigned project manager and client contacts
- Interfaces with all Senior Systems Engineering staff in the commissioning process
- Responsible for redlining CAD and Visio documentation for as-built purposes
- Responsible for communicating status of punch items to project manager
- Responsible for network configuration of all AV devices
- Responsible for filling out IP tables
- Responsible for audio system setup, gain structure, processing and leveling
- Responsible for video system setup
- Responsible for managing and updating hardware and software versions and storing configurations in shared storage
- Works with the programmer to ensure that latest code version is stored on the project server
- Assists the project manager with handling client requested changes to scope (change orders)
- Assists other staff / engineers with field questions and clarifications
- Responsible for completing commissioning QC checklists
- Responsible for rack testing and escalating and resolving issues with equipment
- Responsible for field testing and escalating and resolving issues with equipment and programs
- Provide assistance to other staff members when needed
- Provide training on to clients when requested
- Availability to participate, respond to and manage 24x7 responses to emergency client needs in the rotating on call schedule. Responses could include a remote session from a computer to resolve the issue or a visit onsite.
- Perform other tasks as requested
REQUIREMENTS
- A degree in electronics or electrical engineering is preferable
- General CTS or SBE certifications preferred
- Interest in obtaining company funded CTS-I, Cisco and SBE certifications
- Experience with computer systems, including Windows and MacOS, Microsoft Office suite, and related industry software.
- Experience in structured wiring termination, rack fabrication, setup, and calibration of audio/video equipment and automation control systems
- Understanding of data networks, including WAN/LAN, DHCP, switching/routing, WiFi, topologies, and various protocol standards.
- A thorough, demonstrable understanding of systems integration techniques
- Understands basic IP networking
- Can create customer training presentations in PowerPoint if required
- Likes to travel, likes a flexible schedule
- Able to multi-task
- Desire and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- A commitment to continuing education in a fast-paced and always-changing industry.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A professional appearance and demeanor
- Ability to lift/maneuver up to 50lbs and physical ability to frequently: bend, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Proper use of hand/power tools, ladders, and other site safety equipment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong personal time management and problem-solving / troubleshooting skills.
Our compensation package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible scheduling, 3, 4 or 5 day work week
- Bonus structure
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package
- Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Company phone stipend
- Manufacturer training and industry certifications
- Company provided vehicles and tools
PME / Public Media Engineering maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.'
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Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Miami, FL 33234: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Media & Entertainment
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
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 New York, California, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at network affiliates, streaming infrastructure providers, and live events production companies.
How many broadcast engineer jobs are remote?
About 16% of broadcast engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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