Broadcast Engineer — Flexible Hours for Live TV Tech

W3Global; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Full-Time Broadcast Engineer to join our newsroom and engineering team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of live television, supporting systems that keep our newsroom and on-air programming running smoothly and reliably.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of broadcast engineering experience, a related degree, and strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Flexible hours, including weekends or on-call coverage, are required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of broadcast or professional engineering experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent certification/experience.
• Familiarity with Windows OS, server/desktop environments, and networking/IP systems.
• Hands-on experience with broadcast equipment and transmission systems.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure in live production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or on-call during critical events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot computers, servers, and broadcast-related systems.
• Support users across news, production, and business units with hardware and software issues.
• Ensure smooth transmission and operation of all live and recorded broadcasts.
• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment installations, and emergency repairs.
• Provide hands-on support during breaking news, severe weather, and system upgrades.
• Assist in engineering projects and station-wide technical initiatives.
• Maintain thorough documentation of system changes and problem resolution.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Networking/IP

Broadcast transmission

Job description

W3Global is seeking a Full-Time Broadcast Engineer to join our newsroom and engineering team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of live television, supporting systems that keep our newsroom and on-air programming running smoothly and reliably.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of broadcast engineering experience, a related degree, and strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Flexible hours, including weekends or on-call coverage, are required.