Broadcast Systems Technician – Production & TechOps

Cascade PBS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

1 personal holiday

12 days of vacation to start

10 days of sick

Half-day Fridays during Summer

Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

Employer paid ORCA card

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Cascade PBS in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Broadcast Operations Engineer to install, maintain and monitor broadcast equipment including master control, servers, cameras, routing, distribution, and test gear.

You will collaborate with the Engineering team to design broadcast and production systems, implement preventive maintenance, and support network environments while ensuring security, reliability, and data integrity across Cascade PBS operations.

Qualifications

• AA degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience.
• Three years of broadcast television experience required.
• Two years of engineer/technician experience for studio, venue, or remote productions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and monitor broadcast and production equipment: master control, servers, cameras, routing switchers, converters, monitoring, satellite reception, distribution, and test equipment.
• Create and maintain accurate and detailed systems documentation.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with Engineering team to design broadcast and production systems.
• Order and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Support broadcast and production network environments.
• Follow best practices for maintaining security, availability and integrity of broadcast and production media systems and data.
• Support Senior Broadcast Operations Engineer at KCTS / KYVE site as needed.
• Work with Producers, Directors and Production Managers to identify technical production and event requirements.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors, manufacturers, contractors, and broadcasters.
• Train others to use broadcast audio/video and computer equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Broadcast electronics

Audio/video systems

TCP/IP protocols

RF/wireless systems

IP-based broadcast tech

System integration

Troubleshooting

Professional communication

Education

AA degree in electronic technology

Job description

Cascade PBS in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Broadcast Operations Engineer to install, maintain and monitor broadcast equipment including master control, servers, cameras, routing, distribution, and test gear.

You will collaborate with the Engineering team to design broadcast and production systems, implement preventive maintenance, and support network environments while ensuring security, reliability, and data integrity across Cascade PBS operations.