Broadcast Systems Technician — Live TV & IT Systems Expert

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness support

LGBTQ+ health services

Job summary

Hearst Television in Orlando, FL, seeks a Broadcast Systems Technician to maintain and support broadcast and IT systems across our stations, ensuring on-air reliability and high performance in live productions.

Role offers hands-on experience with networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and remote productions, plus opportunities to contribute to advancing technology deployments in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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 such as Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or similar.
• SBE certification desired.
• 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

IP-based systems

Windows OS

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft

Job description

Hearst Television in Orlando, FL, seeks a Broadcast Systems Technician to maintain and support broadcast and IT systems across our stations, ensuring on-air reliability and high performance in live productions.

Role offers hands-on experience with networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and remote productions, plus opportunities to contribute to advancing technology deployments in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.