Broadcast Engineer Jobs

Broadcast engineers design, operate, and maintain the technology that keeps television, radio, streaming, and live production services on air. From transmission systems and studio infrastructure to IP video workflows and cloud-based media platforms, these professionals help deliver reliable, high-quality content to audiences.

Explore Broadcast Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Listings may include positions with broadcasters, media companies, production organizations, and technology providers seeking experienced engineering talent.

What Broadcast Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty. Broadcast engineers may install and maintain audio and video equipment, troubleshoot signal paths, support control rooms and studios, monitor transmission systems, and plan upgrades to technical infrastructure. Many roles also involve maintaining uptime, documenting systems, coordinating vendors, and supporting live events or time-sensitive productions.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for expertise in broadcast hardware and software, video and audio signal workflows, networking, IP-based media, and systems integration. Familiarity with standards and tools used in television, radio, or streaming environments can be valuable. Senior roles may require project leadership, budget planning, vendor management, and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly across production and IT teams. Requirements differ by position.

Career Paths in Broadcast Engineering

Broadcast engineers can specialize in studio operations, transmission, RF systems, audio engineering, video engineering, media networks, or broadcast IT. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineer, engineering manager, director of broadcast operations, or technical leadership roles. Emerging IP and cloud workflows are also creating opportunities for engineers who combine broadcast knowledge with modern networking and software systems.

Find Broadcast Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for Broadcast Engineer jobs and related senior media technology roles paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, experience requirements, location, and compensation details, then focus your search on opportunities aligned with your technical strengths and career goals.

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$95K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing AI-driven applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance deployment engineering resources and stay at the forefront of technology advancemen...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical support through technical expertise and customer training. Drive product demonstrations and ensure customer satisfaction while collaborating with sal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of a self-directed engineering team, shaping processes, technical direction, and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Balance hands-on coding with leadership to drive...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$204K - $316K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to drive innovative platform strategies, manage cross-functional engineering teams, and shape the future of AI-enabled solutions through advanced cloud services and cutt...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$220K - $290K *

Accelerate the development of autonomous systems by leading systems engineering strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring rigorous safety and performance standards throughout the produ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by leading strategic account management, driving client relationships, and expanding EPE's footprint. Balance hands-on account management with team leadership to ensure consistent prac...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's designing the next-gen routing platform for enterprise contact centers. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collaborating across teams t...

Phoenix, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative routing engines for enterprise-scale contact centers, optimizing real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance per...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative routing solutions for enterprise-scale contact centers. Design and build a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing...

Ottawa, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower enterprise-scale contact centers by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate across teams to ensure intelligent distribution of interactions, optimizing for performa...

San Antonio, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining contact center technology by designing and building a cutting-edge routing engine. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collab...

Vancouver, BCRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate the future of enterprise contact centers by designing a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high performance and scalability in...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer the future of contact center technology by developing a robust routing engine that intelligently distributes interactions across various channels, ensuring high availability and performance i...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collaborating with cross...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's designing and building a cutting-edge routing platform for enterprise contact centers. Develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, ensuring high availa...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $215K *

Engage with C-suite leaders to drive new business sales in a dynamic SaaS environment. Leverage strategic account planning and collaboration across teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance cli...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving new business sales revenue through strategic account planning and relationship building with C-suite executives. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver tailored solu...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $215K *

Help us drive new business sales in a dynamic SaaS environment by building relationships with C-suite executives, strategizing account plans, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance client cyber...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions by translating complex technology into actionable insights for restaurant operators, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced customer experiences through engaging demo...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing rail projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and strengthen client relationships while managing project delivery...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of impactful software solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance educational tools. Take ownership of code quality and performance, while mentoring peers and leveraging...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive advanced support for traffic signal controller systems, ensuring reliable performance through troubleshooting and integration. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance operational ef...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in creating and executing high-profile events for Fortune 100 clients. Manage projects from conception to completion while ensuring quality, budget compliance, and timely delivery, col...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a broadcast engineer do?question toggle

    A broadcast engineer designs, maintains, and troubleshoots the equipment and systems used to create and distribute television, radio, streaming, and live production content. Duties may include supporting studios, control rooms, signal paths, and transmission infrastructure.

  • What qualifications are typically required for broadcast engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek experience with broadcast audio and video systems, signal workflows, networking, and equipment maintenance. Some roles also value a relevant degree, certifications, or expertise in IP-based media and systems integration.

  • Where do broadcast engineers work?question toggle

    Broadcast engineers may work for television and radio stations, networks, production companies, streaming services, live-event organizations, and companies that provide broadcast technology.

  • How can broadcast engineers advance their careers?question toggle

    Engineers can build expertise in areas such as transmission, RF, studio systems, audio, video, or media networking, then pursue senior engineering, management, or technical leadership positions.

  • Can I find Broadcast Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including broadcast engineering and related media technology opportunities. Salary and eligibility details depend on the individual listing.