Broadcast Systems Engineer - 24/7 Live TV Operations

BBC Group and Public Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The BBC Group and Public Services located in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced broadcast engineer to provide 24/7 frontline support for media production studios, edit suites and underpinning technologies. You will diagnose faults, repair equipment and maintain reliable broadcast and IT infrastructure across multiple platforms.

Candidates will work in a shift-based environment to support 7-day live programming, ensuring safe, compliant operations while coordinating with teams across the

Qualifications

• Extensive engineering experience in supporting broadcast systems in live TV or multimedia environments, with knowledge of analogue/digital systems and IP-based video technologies.
• Proven ability to install, configure, maintain and support broadcast-grade network connectivity and diagnose complex issues across multiple systems.
• Experience repairing electronic and mechanical faults while delivering high-quality service in demanding environments.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor broadcast and production services to identify and resolve complex issues across diverse technologies and platforms.
• Install, maintain and repair broadcast, media production, server, rack-mounted and video editing equipment.
• Support broadcast IT infrastructure including network systems, PC/Mac hardware/software, and newsroom technology.
• Respond to service disruptions and implement contingency procedures for planned/unplanned events.
• Log incidents accurately and ensure smooth handover of information between shifts.
• Stay informed of operational changes and follow best practice standards and procedures.
• Support security system management and conduct electrical safety testing.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Fault finding

Communication skills

Health and safety

Troubleshooting

Tools

Wireshark

VizRT

VMware

VPN

Job description

The BBC Group and Public Services located in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced broadcast engineer to provide 24/7 frontline support for media production studios, edit suites and underpinning technologies. You will diagnose faults, repair equipment and maintain reliable broadcast and IT infrastructure across multiple platforms.

Candidates will work in a shift-based environment to support 7-day live programming, ensuring safe, compliant operations while coordinating with teams across the