Broadcast Transmitter Engineer - On-Air Ops Pro

FOX; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

FOX is seeking a per-diem Transmitter Engineer to support FOX 13ʼs Capitol Hill Seattle and Gold Mountain Bremerton transmitter facilities. The role requires extensive experience in transmitter site operations and maintenance, with flexibility for on-call outages and high-profile event coverage.

Responsibilities include managing daily transmitter operation, calibrations, testing, infrastructure monitoring, and emergency restoration while ensuring FCC compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in electronics repair, studio AV setup, IT/networking, or military technical roles.
• Technical degree or equivalent training is highly valued.
• Experience with signal flow and electrical safety is important.

Responsibilities

• Own daily operation and maintenance of high‑power transmitters and RF switchgear.
• Perform transmitter testing, failover testing, and baseband signal testing.
• Monitor site IT systems, microwave/terrestrial links, UPS, and generator systems.

Skills

electronics repair

studio AV setup

IT networking

military technical experience

signal flow

electrical safety

driving

physical handling

schematics reading

Education

Technical degree or equivalent training

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Hand tools

Job description

FOX is seeking a per-diem Transmitter Engineer to support FOX 13ʼs Capitol Hill Seattle and Gold Mountain Bremerton transmitter facilities. The role requires extensive experience in transmitter site operations and maintenance, with flexibility for on-call outages and high-profile event coverage.

Responsibilities include managing daily transmitter operation, calibrations, testing, infrastructure monitoring, and emergency restoration while ensuring FCC compliance.