Broadcast Engineer Jobs in California

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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Broadcast Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Broadcast Engineer: Cosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments....

Audio Engineer, YouTube Theater

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 2 days ago

Engineering for SoFi Stadium and the Performance Venue....

Broadcast Engineer

  • Eureka, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Eureka, CA
  • 5 days ago

This Broadcast Engineer position provides critical support to a variety of station functions....

Sr. HV Transmission Engineer Level 5

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago

Sr. HV Transmission Engineer - Level 5 Description Title: Sr. HV Transmission Engineer - Principal / Team Manager - Level 5 Department: Engineering Location: Irvine, CA Supervisor: Director of SME...

Site Reliability Engineer - Video Infrastructure

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago

Team IntroductionVideo Cloud Infra team, facing business experience and cost, builds a competitive video transmission network and multimedia processing platform, builds data foundation and...

Jr. Video Engineer

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 10 days ago

Setting up and maintaining audio and video equipment for private events Assisting with live productions, editing equipment, video server systems, digital audio mixing equipment, video productions switchers...

Video Engineer II

  • Burbank, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 16 days ago

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or...

Associate Broadcast Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 16 days ago

Broadcast Engineers, Broadcast Engineers, Producers, Technicians and other experts during events, collaborating with Operations....

Senior Broadcast Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 16 days ago

Broadcast Engineer. The Sr. Broadcast Engineer will help maintain documentation of systems, design power distribution, RF frequencies, and network requirements as part of event delivery....

Senior Broadcast Engineer - (California Based)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 16 days ago

We are looking for: ASG is seeking a skilled Senior Broadcast Engineer to drive audiovisual and broadcast integration projects, including video production studios, corporate event centers, and commercial...

Studio Engineer Mechanical

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 18 days ago

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Experience in automotive styling studio and/or Industrial Design 3D CAD modeling using Catia V6 & Enovia 3DXperience; Knowledge of/experience in surface...

Broadcast Studio Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

.: AVID Pro Tools, Sony Soundforge, Adobe audition, Cubase, Apple Logic, Nuendo, Waves, Native instruments....

Software Engineer, Video SWE

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 30+ days ago

We are the teams who create all of Meta's products used by billions of people around the world. Want to build new features and improve existing products like Messenger, Video, Groups, News Feed,...

Staff Transmission Engineer - Transmission (Brea, San Diego)

  • Brea, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brea, CA
  • 45+ days ago

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...

Staff Studio Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 45+ days ago

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to...

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Salary for Broadcast Engineer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Broadcast Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.6%
Associate's Degree
10.6%
Master's Degree
10.3%
High School or GED
7.6%
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 in California
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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