Broadcast Systems Specialist for 24/7 Operations

Hearst; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to install, maintain, and support broadcast, IT, networking, and facility systems supporting a 24/7 operation.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade mission-critical infrastructure, collaborate with Engineering and Technology teams, and ensure cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and documentation standards are met across content acquisition, production, and distribution workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, IT, Electronics, Computer Science, Broadcast Technology, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting technology systems in broadcast, media, telecommunications, IT, or related technical environments.
• Working knowledge of electronics, computer systems, IP networking, electrical systems, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic equipment using test equipment and established engineering practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support broadcast, production, media workflow, transmission, information technology, electronic, and facility infrastructure systems.
• Support servers, storage platforms, virtual environments, workstations, operating systems, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
• Install, configure, and maintain IP networking infrastructure, including switching, routing, wireless, and network security systems.
• Support media automation, production control systems, content management systems, newsroom technologies, graphics systems, and media distribution workflows.
• Perform diagnostic testing and troubleshooting of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical equipment using appropriate test equipment and established engineering practices.
• Support facility infrastructure systems including power distribution, UPS systems, generators, environmental systems, grounding systems, and other technical plant equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, software updates, technology deployments, and system upgrades to maximize reliability and performance.
• Provide technical support to all station departments and respond to operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, inventories, and operational procedures.
• Assist with cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.
• Travel as required to remote facilities, transmitter sites, production locations, and other company facilities.
• Prioritize and execute work assignments in accordance with direction provided by Engineering and Technology management and established departmental standards.
• Exercise sound technical judgment while ensuring work aligns with approved engineering practices, operational requirements, and management direction.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established technical, operational, quality, and documentation standards.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and technical excellence while supporting mission-critical systems and infrastructure.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology/IT/Electronics/Broadcast

Tools

IP networking

Virtualization

Storage systems

Cloud technologies

Test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)

Job description

Hearst Television in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to install, maintain, and support broadcast, IT, networking, and facility systems supporting a 24/7 operation.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade mission-critical infrastructure, collaborate with Engineering and Technology teams, and ensure cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and documentation standards are met across content acquisition, production, and distribution workflows.