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Broadcast Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related technical field. Employers in network television, streaming platforms, and live sports production have active LCA filing histories. Use Migrate Mate to find companies already sponsoring H-1B visa workers in this role.
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The Director of Broadcast Engineering & Technology provides strategic and operational leadership for the Nebraska Public Media’s broadcast, production, and distribution technologies across statewide television and FM radio platforms. The position serves as a bridge between traditional broadcast engineering and modern IT-centric workflows, bringing a forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities.
Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska, the nation and the world. Some of these services include a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR; a cutting-edge Digital Media Group; and state-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in broadcast engineering, IT, computer science, or related field and five (5) years’ experience in broadcast engineering or technology origination within the media or comparable industry.
- Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Two (2) years’ experience in supervisory or team leadership, or functional supervision.
- Strong working knowledge of IP-based media standards such as SMPTE ST-2110, PTP timing, AES67, and networked audio/video production.
- Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and translate technical capabilities into practical, strategic recommendations that support long-term operational, financial, and organizational goals.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical leaders, promote accountability through management structures, and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Ability to provide operational oversight of complex broadcast and distribution systems, including establishing performance expectations, assessing risk, and resolving escalated technical or operational issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical staff, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Seven (7) years’ experience in broadcast engineering or technology origination within the media or comparable industry.
- Five (5) years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Advanced knowledge of broadcast origination, master control, production, streaming, transmission, and digital distribution systems.
- FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s License
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary: $82,000/year minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
INTRODUCTION
The Director of Broadcast Engineering & Technology provides strategic and operational leadership for the Nebraska Public Media’s broadcast, production, and distribution technologies across statewide television and FM radio platforms. The position serves as a bridge between traditional broadcast engineering and modern IT-centric workflows, bringing a forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities.
Nebraska Public Media offers a full spectrum of communications services to the citizens of Nebraska, the nation and the world. Some of these services include a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public television network affiliated with PBS; a nine-station, statewide noncommercial public radio network affiliated with NPR; a cutting-edge Digital Media Group; and state-of-the-art audio, video and multimedia production capability delivered via broadcast, satellite, cable, Internet and broadband delivery channels.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in broadcast engineering, IT, computer science, or related field and five (5) years’ experience in broadcast engineering or technology origination within the media or comparable industry.
- Additional years of relevant experience or completed relevant education may substitute for required education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Two (2) years’ experience in supervisory or team leadership, or functional supervision.
- Strong working knowledge of IP-based media standards such as SMPTE ST-2110, PTP timing, AES67, and networked audio/video production.
- Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and translate technical capabilities into practical, strategic recommendations that support long-term operational, financial, and organizational goals.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical leaders, promote accountability through management structures, and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Ability to provide operational oversight of complex broadcast and distribution systems, including establishing performance expectations, assessing risk, and resolving escalated technical or operational issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical staff, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Seven (7) years’ experience in broadcast engineering or technology origination within the media or comparable industry.
- Five (5) years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Advanced knowledge of broadcast origination, master control, production, streaming, transmission, and digital distribution systems.
- FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s License
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary: $82,000/year minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Broadcast Engineer
Map your degree to SOC codes
Broadcast Engineer positions file under SOC code 27-4012 or 17-3023 depending on the employer's framing. Pull the O*NET profile for both codes before applying so your resume language aligns with how the employer will describe the specialty occupation on the I-129.
Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's employer database filtered by occupation code to see which broadcasters and streaming companies have certified LCAs for Broadcast Engineer roles. This cuts out employers who've never navigated H-1B sponsorship in a technical broadcast context.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing the Level I through Level IV thresholds protects you from offers that can't survive the filing.
Flag union contracts early in interviews
Many network broadcast facilities operate under IBEW or NABET-CWA agreements. Union shop employers must post the LCA at the worksite and notify the union bargaining representative, which adds a step. Ask HR whether the role falls under a collective bargaining agreement before the offer stage.
Prepare a portfolio of systems credentials
USCIS RFEs for Broadcast Engineer petitions frequently challenge whether the role truly requires a bachelor's degree. Documenting your hands-on credentials, such as SBE certifications or vendor training on specific transmission or IP routing systems, strengthens the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 support letter.
Confirm cap-exempt status for public broadcasters
Public television and radio stations affiliated with universities or nonprofits may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. If you're targeting PBS affiliates or NPR member stations, ask USCIS whether the entity files as cap-exempt, since cap-exempt petitions can be filed any time without lottery selection.
H-1B Visa Broadcast Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Broadcast Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, telecommunications, broadcast technology, or a directly related field. Roles that accept any technical degree regardless of field can face RFEs. The stronger the connection between the degree field and the specific broadcast systems the job uses, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Broadcast Engineer positions?
Network broadcasters, cable news operations, streaming production companies, sports leagues with in-house broadcast divisions, and post-production facilities all have LCA filing histories for broadcast engineering roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by occupation code and see verified DOL filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this specific role type.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Broadcast Engineer applicants?
Standard H-1B petitions are subject to the annual cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders, with USCIS conducting a random lottery each March for positions starting October 1. If your target employer is a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research entity, those petitions are cap-exempt and can be filed year-round without lottery risk.
Can I switch broadcast engineering employers while on H-1B?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a new LCA certified by DOL and submit a fresh I-129 with USCIS before your first day.
What documentation should I prepare to support my H-1B petition as a Broadcast Engineer?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree in a relevant technical field, your passport and any prior immigration documents, and a detailed offer letter specifying the role, worksite, and wage. Your employer's attorney will also need a job description that ties the broadcast engineering duties directly to your degree field, since USCIS scrutinizes whether the day-to-day work genuinely requires that specialized education.