Broadcast Systems Technician
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Broadcast Systems Technician Position SummaryThe Broadcast Systems Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of broadcast,
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Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support broadcast, production, media workflow, transmission, information technology, electronic, and facility infrastructure systems.
- →Support servers, storage platforms, virtual environments, workstations, operating systems, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
- →Install, configure, and maintain IP networking infrastructure, including switching, routing, wireless, and network security systems.
- →Support media automation, production control systems, content management systems, newsroom technologies, graphics systems, and media distribution workflows.
- →Perform diagnostic testing and troubleshooting of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical equipment using appropriate test equipment and established engineering practices.
- →Support facility infrastructure systems including power distribution, UPS systems, generators, environmental systems, grounding systems, and other technical plant equipment.
- →Perform preventative maintenance, software updates, technology deployments, and system upgrades to maximize reliability and performance.
- →Provide technical support to all station departments and respond to operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
- →Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, inventories, and operational procedures.
- →Assist with cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.
- →Travel as required to remote facilities, transmitter sites, production locations, and other company facilities.
- →Prioritize and execute work assignments in accordance with direction provided by Engineering and Technology management and established departmental standards.
- →Exercise sound technical judgment while ensuring work aligns with approved engineering practices, operational requirements, and management direction.
- →Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established technical, operational, quality, and documentation standards.
- →Maintain a high standard of workmanship and technical excellence while supporting mission-critical systems and infrastructure.
Requirements
~1 min read- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Electronics, Computer Science, Broadcast Technology, or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting technology systems in broadcast, media, telecommunications, information technology, military, industrial, or related technical environments.
- Working knowledge of electronics, computer systems, IP networking, electrical systems, and technical troubleshooting methodologies.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic equipment using appropriate test equipment and established engineering practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience supporting media production, content distribution, or broadcast operations.
- Experience with enterprise networking, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and cloud technologies.
- Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, fiber-optic test equipment, and other industry-standard test equipment.
Industry certifications in networking, systems administration, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, electronics, or broadcast engineering.
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Des Moines, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 93 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 14, 2026
- First seen
- July 14, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 92
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 20%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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