Broadcast Systems Technician

United StatesUnited States·Des MoinesOn-sitemid
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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

Listing Details

Posted
July 14, 2026
First seen
July 14, 2026
Last seen
July 14, 2026

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