Broadcast Systems Technician for Live TV and IT

Hearst Corporation; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Emotional wellness support

Paid time off

LGBTQ+ health services

Additional family benefits

Job summary

WESH 2 and CW18, part of Hearst Television, seek a Broadcast Systems Technician (BST) to join the Technology team in Orlando, FL. You'll maintain and support broadcast and IT systems that keep our stations on the air and performing at a high level.

You'll work across networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems, with opportunities to troubleshoot, learn new technologies, and contribute to major sports coverage and live events.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certifications: Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or similar.
• SBE certification.
• Military or technical training background.

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

IT infrastructure

Broadcast systems

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft

Job description

WESH 2 and CW18, part of Hearst Television, seek a Broadcast Systems Technician (BST) to join the Technology team in Orlando, FL. You'll maintain and support broadcast and IT systems that keep our stations on the air and performing at a high level.

You'll work across networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems, with opportunities to troubleshoot, learn new technologies, and contribute to major sports coverage and live events.