Broadcast Technician Jobs

Broadcast Technician jobs are open across television, radio, live events, and streaming production, from entry-level to senior engineer, with specializations in audio engineering, master control operations, and transmission systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top stateFlorida
Top employerThe Hearst Corporation
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type82% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Repair Technician Broadcast Lens (Representative, Tech Support I)
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Repair Technician Broadcast Lens (Representative, Tech Support I)
Canon
Costa Mesa, California
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$20.54 - $30.75/hr
On-Site
No high school diploma
10,000+

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Broadcast Technician
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Broadcast Technician
Pegasus Studios
Manhattan Beach, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics Engineering
$23 - $30/hr

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Broadcast Technician
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Broadcast Technician
Pegasus Studios
Santa Ana, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics Engineering
$23 - $30/hr

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Trainee Broadcast Technician & Warehouse Assistant
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Trainee Broadcast Technician & Warehouse Assistant
ESBR
Orlando, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Technical Program Management
On-Site

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Trainee Broadcast Technician & Warehouse Assistant
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Trainee Broadcast Technician & Warehouse Assistant
ES Broadcast Hire Inc
Orlando, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Technical Program Management
On-Site

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Broadcast Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

The Hearst Corporation6 open roles
Pegasus Studios2 open roles
NTT1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in broadcast technician jobs.

  • Experience operating broadcast switching, routing, and transmission equipment in a live environment
  • Proficiency with video servers, encoding systems, and master control automation platforms
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in broadcasting, electronics technology, or a related field
  • Ability to troubleshoot audio and video signal chain issues under tight broadcast deadlines
  • Familiarity with FCC regulations and compliance requirements for over-the-air transmission
  • Society of Broadcast Engineers certification or demonstrated equivalent technical training

Tips for Your Broadcast Technician Job Search

List every piece of gear you operate

Hiring managers scan resumes for specific equipment names, not general descriptions. List consoles, routers, encoders, and playout systems by model and manufacturer so your resume surfaces in filtered searches for the exact tools the station uses.

Earn an SBE certification before applying

Society of Broadcast Engineers credentials like the Certified Broadcast Technologist distinguish you from candidates with identical experience. Many station engineering managers hold SBE certifications themselves and treat the credential as a credibility signal worth screening for.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists broadcast technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your shift type

Broadcast operations run overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts that many candidates avoid. If you're open to those schedules, say so in your cover letter. Stations actively struggling to fill off-hours roles will prioritize applicants who address availability directly.

Bring a reel that shows signal-chain troubleshooting

Demo reels that show clean production impress directors, but chief engineers want evidence you can diagnose a signal loss under deadline pressure. If you have footage or documentation of a live-transmission problem you resolved, lead with that in interviews.

Follow up after the technical skills interview

Broadcast hiring often involves a separate technical round with the chief engineer after HR screening. Send a follow-up note specifically to the engineer, referencing a problem you discussed, not a generic thank-you, to stay at the top of a short candidate list.

Broadcast Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most broadcast technicians?

The most active employers for broadcast technicians right now are The Hearst Corporation, Pegasus Studios, and NTT, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Network owned-and-operated stations and large live-event production companies tend to post the most volume.

How many broadcast technician jobs are remote?

About 18% of broadcast technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how equipment-dependent most roles are. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are closed-captioning quality control, cloud-based playout operations, and post-production support, where the work can be done over a secure network connection rather than on-site at a facility.

How do you become a broadcast technician?

Start with a two- or four-year degree in broadcasting, electronics, or a related technical field, then gain hands-on experience through internships at local stations or college media outlets. Build familiarity with industry-standard routing, encoding, and playout systems. Earning a Society of Broadcast Engineers credential after you have some practical hours behind you strengthens your candidacy for full-time roles significantly.

Can you get a broadcast technician job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level broadcast technician roles exist, particularly at local affiliates, college-owned stations, and live-event production companies willing to train candidates who demonstrate strong electronics fundamentals. Building a home lab, volunteering at a community radio or TV station, and completing SBE study materials before your first interview show initiative that offsets a thin professional resume.

What does the broadcast technician interview process look like?

Most broadcast technician hiring involves an initial HR phone screen, followed by a technical interview with the chief engineer or director of engineering covering signal-chain troubleshooting, equipment familiarity, and your process for diagnosing on-air issues. Larger broadcast groups may add a facility tour where you are asked to identify equipment or walk through a hypothetical transmission failure scenario before a final offer conversation.

Where can I find and apply to broadcast technician jobs?

You can find and apply to broadcast technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from stations, production companies, and live-event employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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