Broadcast Technology Specialist

Hearst; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician to join our Technology team in Rogers, AR. You’ll maintain and troubleshoot broadcast and IT systems, support live broadcasts, and participate in ongoing maintenance and upgrades across network, IP-based, RF, and satellite systems.

The role involves travel to transmitter sites and remote locations, collaborating with multiple departments, and contributing to a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN/WAN environments.
• Experience supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment and live production environments.
• Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Knowledge of RF, transmitter, or satellite systems is a plus.
• SBE certification or related credentials.
• Military communications or technical training background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to support reliable station operations.
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Install, configure, and maintain managed network switches, servers, workstations, and IP-based broadcast systems.
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration teams.
• Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues.
• Document systems, workflows, and technical procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering and IT teams on system upgrades and new technology deployments.
• Support GatesAir transmitters and satellite systems.

Skills

Managed network switches

IP-based systems

TCP/IP networking

Windows OS

RF transmitters

Remote production support

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft certifications

SBE certification

Tools

GatesAir transmitters

Satellite systems

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft certifications

Job description

40/29 the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician (BST) to join our Technology team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working across a wide variety of systems, and supporting the technology that keeps television stations on the air.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across:

• Broadcast engineering
• IT infrastructure
• Networking
• Live production systems
• RF and transmitter operations
• Remote broadcast support

Candidates with experience in broadcast engineering, IT, AV systems, military communications, or technical operations are encouraged to apply. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving complex problems, and working in a dynamic broadcast environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to support reliable station operations
• Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs
• Install, configure, and maintain:
• Managed network switches
• Servers and workstations
• IP-based broadcast systems
• Production and routing equipment
• Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration teams
• Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues
• Document systems, workflows, and technical procedures
• Collaborate with Engineering and IT teams on system upgrades and new technology deployments
• Support GatesAir transmitters and satellite systems

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN/WAN environments
• Experience supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment and live production environments
• Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Knowledge of RF, transmitter, or satellite systems is a plus
• Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or related certifications
• SBE certification
• Military communications or technical training background
• AV, IT support, or systems integration experience

We also encourage technically skilled candidates who are eager to learn broadcast systems and engineering workflows to apply.

Schedule & Work Environment

This position involves a structured rotating schedule that may include:

• Early mornings
• Evenings
• Weekends

The rotation is designed to provide balanced operational coverage while giving team members exposure to all aspects of station operations. This is a fast-paced, technically advanced environment where curiosity, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving are highly valued.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a modern broadcast facility with advanced technology systems
• Gain exposure to both broadcast engineering and enterprise IT
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive technical team
• Develop skills across live production, networking, RF systems, and infrastructure
• Support local journalism and live television operations that serve the community

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.