Broadcast Engineer Jobs

A Broadcast Engineer plays a crucial role in the broadcasting industry, ensuring that broadcasts are aired smoothly and on schedule. They are responsible for setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting the technology and systems used for broadcasting, which include television and radio transmission systems, satellite communications, and computer networks. They work closely with the production team to coordinate and execute live broadcasts and are often responsible for monitoring and adjusting signals and audio levels to ensure high-quality output. Additionally, they might also research and implement new technological solutions for more efficient broadcasting.

Key skills for a Broadcast Engineer include a strong understanding of broadcast systems and technologies, excellent problem-solving abilities, and good communication skills. They should be comfortable working under pressure and able to respond quickly to technical emergencies. Formal certifications such as Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT), Certified Broadcast Networking Engineer (CBNE), and Certified Broadcast Television Engineer (CBTE) are highly valued in this field. Before becoming a Broadcast Engineer, a person may have roles such as a Broadcast Technician, Audio Engineer, or IT Network Engineer, gaining valuable hands-on experience and in-depth technical knowledge in the process.

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WSLS

Maintenance Engineer

  • WSLS
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • WSLS
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 8 days ago

Join Our Team as a Broadcast Engineer at WSLS!...

Data Engineer, Video Platform - USDS

  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities** In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to...

Broadcast Engineer

  • Media, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Media, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer Department: Engineering Operations Business Unit: KSE Location: KNOC Centennial, CO Reports To: Chief Engineer Employment Type: Full Time/ Hourly Supervisor Position: No...

Requisition ID: 174822 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Power...

Mid-Level Overhead Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 174995 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Power...

Mid-Level Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 174448 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Power...

Requisition ID: 174408 Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Power...

Requisition ID: 174797 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering Department: Design Engineering Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Power...

Audio Engineer

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago

External Relations Professional/Audio Engineer Ent Center for the Arts Elevate Your Career at UCCS\: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies! Who We Are The University of Colorado Colorado...

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We...

Description At Burns & McDonnell, you're in control of your career potential. And with more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company. Our formula is simple: hire the best...

Senior Video Systems Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago

Senior Video Systems Engineer / Legal / Global / Broadcast / IPTV / Technology / Streaming / AV Control Base - $100 - $140K (DOE) Excellent Benefits Location - Palo Alto I am working with a...

Senior Transmission Engineer

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 4 days ago

Senior Transmission Engineer Job Locations US-MN-Minnetonka ID 2024-6022 Category Transmission and Distrubution 2nd Category Civil Engineering Position Type Regular Division Power Overview Senior...

Broadcast Engineer

  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 days ago

Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.Job DescriptionNBCUniversal has an opening for a full-time on-site Broadcast Engineer...

Transmission Engineer

  • Novi, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Transmission Engineer Job Description We have an immediate opening for a Transmission Engineer within a small, dedicated team of three. You will be responsible for leading the design...

Broadcast Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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The Essential Financial Management Toolbox for Film, Screen and Broadcast
Arm yourself with a deeper understanding of the financial skills required to begin the journey to successfully financing a new project. Learn more about the financing tools that drive screen...
Revit for Structural Engineers
Learn how to model basic building structural systems in Autodesk Revit. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has initiated a sea change in the way that buildings are designed and constructed. Old...
Mathematical Optimization for Engineers
Learn the mathematical and computational basics for applying optimization successfully. Master the different formulations and the important concepts behind their solution methods. Learn to...

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Salary for Broadcast Engineer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBroadcasting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Broadcast Engineers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.6%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
Master's Degree
10.3%
High School or GED
7.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Broadcast Engineers
2-4 years
45.4%
4-6 years
23.7%
Less than 1 year
14.2%
1-2 years
8.3%
None
6.3%
6-8 years
2.2%


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