Broadcast Systems Technician - 24/7 Operations & Automation

Hearst Communications, Inc.

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hearst Television is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to install, maintain, and improve broadcast, IT, and transmission systems supporting a 24/7 operation. You will work across technical disciplines under Engineering and Technology leadership to ensure reliable content acquisition, automation, distribution, and business systems.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, cybersecurity awareness, and strong documentation practices, with travel to remote facilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related technical field.
  • Strong troubleshooters and problem-solvers with good communication.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team as required.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support broadcast, media workflows, and facility infrastructure.
  • Support servers, storage, virtualization, workstations, OS, cloud services, and enterprise apps.
  • Configure IP networking including switching, routing, wireless, and security.
  • Support media automation, production control, CMS, newsroom tech, graphics, and distribution workflows.
  • Maintain documentation, inventories, and procedures.
  • Travel to remote facilities and transmitter sites as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Independent work
Teamwork
Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, IT, Electronics, CS, Broadcast Technology

Tools

Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum analyzers
Fiber test equipment

Job description

Hearst Television is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to install, maintain, and improve broadcast, IT, and transmission systems supporting a 24/7 operation. You will work across technical disciplines under Engineering and Technology leadership to ensure reliable content acquisition, automation, distribution, and business systems.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, cybersecurity awareness, and strong documentation practices, with travel to remote facilities as needed.

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