Broadcast Technician (Entry Level)

Wellington International; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington International is seeking a Broadcast Technician to support Winter Equestrian Festival live productions. You will operate Ross Carbonite Ultra and other professional equipment, test gear, monitor streams, and assist with on-site setup and breakdown across multiple rings.

Ideal candidates have some broadcast or AV experience, basic networking knowledge, and comfort working in a dynamic outdoor venue in South Florida. November start with Wednesday–Sunday schedule through April 25.

Qualifications

• Some experience in broadcast, live production, or AV, including college projects or campus events.
• Proficiency in video/audio signal flow and basic networking knowledge.
• Reliable and able to communicate clearly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate Ross Carbonite Ultra switchers, Ross XPression graphics, Evertz DreamCatcher replay, Sony PTZ and other cameras during live competition.
• Power up, test, and shut down broadcast equipment and control rooms using daily checklists.
• Monitor video, audio, intercom, and RTMP streams; escalate problems quickly.
• Set up and support Yamaha audio consoles for live productions.
• Manage XPression data and log commercials in Excel.
• Label and organize ENG footage.
• Troubleshoot SDI, fiber, network, and audio signal paths.
• Run, label, and maintain cables, racks, and equipment.
• Support setup and breakdown for special events.

Skills

Broadcast production

Excel

Networking basics

Reliability under pressure

Education

Broadcast or media production coursework

Tools

Ross Carbonite Ultra

Ross XPression

Evertz DreamCatcher

Yamaha audio consoles

Dante

RTS intercom

SDI/fiber cabling

Job description

Wellington International is seeking a Broadcast Technician for our upcoming Winter Equestrian Festival. Come join the fun as you gain hand-on experience with professional broadcast systems, mentorship from senior engineers, directors, and producers.

The Winter Equestrian Festival runs live broadcasts and livestreams across multiple competition rings at once. We’re hiring an early-career technician to support and operate daily productions on professional systems, including Ross Carbonite Ultra and XPression, Evertz DreamCatcher, Yamaha audio consoles, Dante audio, RTS intercom, and RTMP streaming.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate Ross Carbonite Ultra switchers, Ross XPression graphics, Evertz DreamCatcher replay, Sony PTZ Cameras, Sony Cameras, and other equipment during live competition.
• Power up, test, and shut down broadcast equipment and control rooms using daily checklists.
• Monitor video, audio, intercom, and RTMP streams, and **escalate** problems quickly.
• Set up and support Yamaha audio consoles for live productions.
• Manage XPression data and log commercials in Excel.
• Label and organize ENG footage.
• Troubleshoot SDI, fiber, network, and audio signal paths.
• Run, label, and maintain cable, racks, and equipment.
• Support setup and breakdown for special events.

Experience & Skills:

• Some experience in broadcast, live production, or AV, whether professional or through college production work (campus TV, sports broadcasts, live events).

• Working knowledge of video and audio signal flow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Reliability and clear communication under pressure.
• Available to start in November and work Wednesday–Sunday through April 25.

Nice to have:

a degree or coursework in broadcast or media production; experience withRoss Carbonite or XPression, Evertz DreamCatcher, Yamaha audio consoles, Dante, RTS, or SDI/fiber cabling; and some experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Physical Conditions:

• TYou’ll lift equipment up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in South Florida heat and rain, walk.
• between venues on a large property, and follow safety rules around live horses.