Broadcast Facilities Eng

Newsmax Media, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsmax Media, Inc. is seeking a skilled broadcast engineering and facilities technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain television broadcast equipment and facility systems in the Washington, DC area.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience with broadcast engineering, IT networking, and RF systems, along with a technical degree or trade certification. The position involves working across studios, control rooms, and support spaces, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or trade certification is preferred.
• 5+ years in broadcast engineering or facility support.
• Experience with broadcast systems, IT networking, and RF.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a 24/7 news environment.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on television broadcast equipment, computers, networks, and facility systems.
• Maintain studios, control rooms, technical spaces, equipment rooms, and general facility infrastructure.
• Support cameras, audio/video systems, routers, servers, RF systems, control systems, and broadcast networks.
• Perform general facility repairs, installations, equipment moves, cabling, mounting, and modifications.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical, mechanical, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and building-related issues.
• Identify problems and develop practical solutions, utilizing outside contractors when specialized expertise is required.
• Assist with construction projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and system expansions.
• Respond quickly to technical or facility issues that could impact broadcast operations.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, building management, vendors, and contractors.
• Document equipment issues, repairs, preventative maintenance, and system anomalies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe technical and facility environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical & Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Strong communication

High-pressure environment

Multitasking

Education

Technical degree or trade certification

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on television broadcast equipment, computers, networks, and facility systems.


• Maintain studios, control rooms, technical spaces, equipment rooms, and general facility infrastructure.


• Support cameras, audio/video systems, routers, servers, RF systems, control systems, and broadcast networks.


• Perform general facility repairs, installations, equipment moves, cabling, mounting, and modifications.


• Troubleshoot basic electrical, mechanical, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and building-related issues.


• Identify problems and develop practical solutions, utilizing outside contractors when specialized expertise is required.


• Assist with construction projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and system expansions.


• Respond quickly to technical or facility issues that could impact broadcast operations.


• Coordinate with engineering, operations, building management, vendors, and contractors.


• Document equipment issues, repairs, preventative maintenance, and system anomalies.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe technical and facility environment.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on television broadcast equipment, computers, networks, and facility systems.


• Maintain studios, control rooms, technical spaces, equipment rooms, and general facility infrastructure.


• Support cameras, audio/video systems, routers, servers, RF systems, control systems, and broadcast networks.


• Perform general facility repairs, installations, equipment moves, cabling, mounting, and modifications.


• Troubleshoot basic electrical, mechanical, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and building-related issues.


• Identify problems and develop practical solutions, utilizing outside contractors when specialized expertise is required.


• Assist with construction projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and system expansions.


• Respond quickly to technical or facility issues that could impact broadcast operations.


• Coordinate with engineering, operations, building management, vendors, and contractors.


• Document equipment issues, repairs, preventative maintenance, and system anomalies.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe technical and facility environment.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent experience preferred.


• 5+ years of broadcast engineering, technical facilities, or equivalent hands-on experience required.


• Working knowledge of television broadcast equipment and production systems.


• Understanding of broadcast audio, video, control systems, networking, RF, and IT infrastructure.


• Strong understanding of electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and building systems.


• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems and determine practical solutions.


• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and other equipment necessary to perform repairs and installations.


• Strong general mechanical aptitude and a natural “figure it out and fix it” approach.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, 24/7 news environment.


• Ability to work effectively with engineers, producers, operations personnel, vendors, contractors, and building management.


• Solutions-based, team player with strong communication skills.


• Must be willing to perform both broadcast engineering and general facility maintenance duties.


• Able to lift 50 lbs.

COMPENSATION RANGE $115K - 130K annually