Senior Broadcast Engineer

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays

Job summary

Socket.dev in Dallas and Houston is seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to lead engineering operations across the markets. You will oversee the engineering plant, 24/7 broadcast reliability, and collaborate with the Head of Engineering on capital projects and compliance.

The role requires strong TV/radio operations, RF transmission, automation, and production systems, plus leadership experience supervising engineers or projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of broadcast engineering experience.
• Leadership experience supervising engineers or projects.
• Strong knowledge of TV/radio broadcast operations, RF transmission, automation, and production systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations for the assigned market.
• Serve as primary engineering liaison to station management and Head of Engineering.
• Maintain studios, master control, production systems, routing, and monitoring.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Leadership

RF transmission

Automation systems

Education

SBE certification preferred

Tools

WideOrbit Automation

Master Control

Zixi

AudioVault

Zetta

Job description

Senior Broadcast Engineer

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Head of Engineering
Status: Full-Time | Exempt

About Us

We are a growing multimedia company operating television and radio stations. We are seeking experienced Senior Broadcast Engineers to lead engineering operations in Houston and Dallas.

Position Summary

Each Senior Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the engineering operations, technical plant, broadcast facilities in the assigned market. The role ensures reliable 24/7 broadcast operations while partnering with the Head of Engineering on capital projects, compliance, and technology modernization.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations for the assigned market.
• Serve as the primary engineering liaison to station management and the Head of Engineering.
• Maintain engineering documentation, PM schedules, and equipment inventories.

Broadcast Operations

• Maintain studios, master control, production systems, routing, and monitoring.
• Support WideOrbit Automation and Master Control.
• Support Zixi IP transport workflows.
• Maintain AudioVault and Zetta radio automation systems.
• Maintain TV and AM/FM transmitters, RF systems, microwave STL, antennas, generators, UPS, HVAC, EAS, captioning, and program delivery systems.

Projects & Compliance

• Lead facility upgrades and equipment installations.
• Assist with capital planning.
• Ensure FCC, FAA, EAS, and OSHA compliance.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of broadcast engineering experience.
• Leadership experience supervising engineers or projects.
• Strong knowledge of TV/radio broadcast operations, RF transmission, automation, and production systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WideOrbit Automation and Master Control.
• Knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic is a plus.
• Experience with Zixi, AudioVault, and Zetta.
• SBE certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer.