Broadcast Facilities Engineer - Keep TV Gear Running 24/7

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

Job summary

Newsmax Media Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced broadcast engineer and facilities technician to join a fast-paced, 24/7 news operation.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain broadcast and facility systems, support control rooms and technical spaces, and coordinate with engineers, vendors, and contractors. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience, a technical degree or trade cert, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Facility maintenance

Networking IT infra

Electrical understanding

Problem solving

Team communication

RF systems

Education

Technical degree or trade certification

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

RF measuring tools

Job description

Newsmax Media Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced broadcast engineer and facilities technician to join a fast-paced, 24/7 news operation.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain broadcast and facility systems, support control rooms and technical spaces, and coordinate with engineers, vendors, and contractors. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience, a technical degree or trade cert, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.