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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$135K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic engineering pod, ensuring high-quality code delivery while fostering team growth and collaboration. Stay hands-on with development, manage performance, and drive innovation in a fast-pa...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion compliance excellence by reviewing retail communications to ensure adherence to regulations and firm policies. Collaborate with teams to maintain high standards and support organizational goa...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $287K *

Contribute to strategic account management and client relationships, ensuring delivery of cybersecurity services that align with client needs while driving growth, retention, and value across multiple...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Shape the future of underground engineering by leading tunnel and trenchless projects. Leverage your extensive experience to manage teams, develop proposals, and enhance client relationships while ens...

Englewood, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $213K *

Lead the charge in shaping Brand Narrative by developing innovative concepts and collaborating closely with creative peers. Drive ambitious campaigns while building a dynamic team culture that fosters...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $224K *

Engage with enterprise clients to transform complex GenAI challenges into scalable production systems. Leverage hands-on engineering and executive presence to drive technical discovery, build POCs, an...

San Mateo, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $241K *

Oversee the management of demo environments, ensuring seamless integration and maintenance across departments. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable technical architectures and optimize enterpris...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical solution design and deployment readiness, translating customer needs into secure, scalable architectures. Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to ensure successful t...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $194K *

Drive enterprise sales growth by managing multiple opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering solutions that meet customer needs. Achieve sales targets through effective...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Support product portfolio activities by leveraging technical expertise to enhance customer satisfaction, resolve challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving effective solutions in...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Elevate business growth by driving strategic sales initiatives across key sectors. Leverage your network to build relationships and develop tailored solutions, while collaborating with partners to enh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $108K *

Drive customer success by managing technical relationships and advocating for best practices in public cloud environments. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer experiences and ensure alignment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team in fire alarm design. Drive innovative solutions, optimize project performance, and collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and qu...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $179K *

Lead quality initiatives by optimizing test strategies and automation processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while mentoring engineers and driving...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $239K *

Drive technical evaluations and solutions for Enterprise customers, ensuring seamless data ingestion, transformation, and modeling. Collaborate with sales and engineering to deliver impactful presenta...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by selling our innovative platform to financial institutions. Manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles, guiding clients through their AI journey while exceeding annual quotas in a c...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing API, Web, and Mobile teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with product goals while driving technical ownership and fostering team grow...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Drive the development and automation of reliable, scalable AI services across diverse cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and operational safety for production workloads and distributed s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Platform Site Reliability Engineer, enhancing infrastructure, optimizing deployment pipelines, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security in collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by collaborating with sales teams to identify prospects, educate clients on solutions, and drive impactful meetings that address security challenges and deliver tailo...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $313K *

Shape the future of customer-facing applications and APIs by leading engineering teams to enhance DNS and IP Acceleration services, ensuring performance, reliability, and usability at Internet scale...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling a cutting-edge payments platform, overseeing everything from backend services to user interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, hi...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $154K *

Shape the future of contract administration by leading complex negotiations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in high-sta...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.