Broadcast Systems Engineer – Transmitters & IT

WQED; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WQED Multimedia in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Broadcast Engineer to maintain and install broadcast equipment, including cameras and servers, and to support TV and radio transmitters and satellite receive systems. This role operates under IATSE Local 820, with union guidelines in place.

The candidate will troubleshoot, document, and improve WQED’s operations, while coordinating with teams to ensure reliable, high-quality broadcasts across platforms.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics or certificate in electronics preferred.
• 2+ years as maintenance technician at a broadcast TV/radio station with broad equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT networking and network attached storage in broadcast systems.
• Familiarity with FCC standards and regulations for television broadcast and metadata.
• Ability to operate electronic test equipment down to component level.
• Must be able to work early mornings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain digital transmitters, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems.
• Maintain support equipment including master and sub switchers, monitors, videotape machines, computer systems, microphones, and intercoms.
• Conduct troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation, and cabling tasks.
• Resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures, often under pressure.
• Assist in designing and implementing improvements to WQED's operations.
• Update technical plan documentation after installations.
• Document and maintain records of equipment repairs.
• Provide and use proactive monitoring to anticipate issues and take action.
• Maintain logs and reports per FCC rules and regulations.
• Stay current on broadcast engineering technology.

Skills

IT networking

Network storage

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

WQED Multimedia in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Broadcast Engineer to maintain and install broadcast equipment, including cameras and servers, and to support TV and radio transmitters and satellite receive systems. This role operates under IATSE Local 820, with union guidelines in place.

The candidate will troubleshoot, document, and improve WQED’s operations, while coordinating with teams to ensure reliable, high-quality broadcasts across platforms.