Broadcast Facilities Engineer: 24/7 Hands-On Ops

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

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.