Broadcast Systems Technician

Hearst; Orlando (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

Job summary

Hearst's WESH 2 and CW18, based in Orlando, FL, seek a Broadcast Systems Technician to maintain and support broadcast and IT systems ensuring on-air operations and high performance. You will work across networking, servers, broadcast gear, and live production workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, learning new systems, and teamwork, with exposure to multi-station operations and centralized workflows across Hearst Television, including WMOR-TV

Qualifications

• Rotating schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems.
• Supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment and production environments.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN environments.
• Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or similar certifications.
• SBE certification highlighted as a preferred credential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to ensure reliable daily operations.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration.
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup and troubleshooting.
• Install, configure, and maintain networking equipment, servers, and workstations.
• Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues.
• Document systems, workflows, and technical procedures.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and IT team members to support station operations and new technology deployments.

Skills

Networking

IP-based systems

Server administration

Windows OS

Education

SBE certification

Military/technical training

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft

Job description

Broadcast Systems Technician

WESH 2 and CW18 are part of Hearst Television and operate from a state-of-the-art facility in Orlando, Florida. Our station supports nine networks, two production control rooms, IP-based audio and video infrastructure, and a wide range of live productions.

In addition to WESH and CW18, our engineering team also supports WMOR-TV in Tampa, providing exposure to multi-station operations and centralized broadcast workflows.

As a flagship station within Hearst, we are frequently among the first to deploy and test new broadcast and IT technologies. Our engineering team supports high-profile live events, including major sports coverage, remote broadcasts, and community initiatives such as the OUC Marathon and Share Your Christmas.

This is a fast-paced, technically advanced environment where you will gain hands‑on experience across broadcast systems, IT infrastructure, and live production workflows.

We are seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician (BST) to join our Technology team. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting both broadcast and IT systems that keep our stations on the air and operating at a high level.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation who enjoys troubleshooting, learning new systems, and working in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

You will work across a wide range of technologies including networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to ensure reliable daily operations
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup and troubleshooting
• Install, configure, and maintain networking equipment, servers, and workstations
• Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues
• Document systems, workflows, and technical procedures
• Collaborate closely with engineering and IT team members to support station operations and new technology deployments

Requirements

• This role participates in a structured, rotating schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The rotation is designed to provide balanced coverage while ensuring exposure to all aspects of station operations.
• Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems
• Supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment and production environments
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN environments
• Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or similar certifications
• SBE certification
• Military or technical training background
• We also encourage candidates with strong IT, AV, or technical aptitude who are interested in learning broadcast systems to apply.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to join our Technology team. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting both broadcast and IT systems that keep our stations on the air and operating at a high level. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation who enjoys troubleshooting, learning new systems, and working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You will work across a wide range of technologies including networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems.