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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$107K - $204K *

Champion the development and integration of advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions, driving innovation and efficiency across multiple sites while collaborating with vendors and ensu...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $108K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and design structural systems for industrial projects. Utilize your engineering expertise to develop concepts, perform calculations, and ensure design co...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional services to State and Local Government accounts. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance customer satisfaction, and support business development efforts while ma...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $195K *

Transform the web ecosystem by leading technical strategy and architecture across WordPress and Drupal platforms. Engage hands-on with coding while mentoring engineers and managing stakeholder expecta...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $225K *

Drive innovative security solutions by collaborating with sales teams to identify customer needs, educate partners, and manage technical inquiries, ensuring organizations are protected against evolvin...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer GxP compliance in digital quality management, ensuring software and AI products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality processes and support audits, drivin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $110K *

Drive business growth by identifying and qualifying federal procurement opportunities, focusing on healthcare contracts. Collaborate on capture strategies and build partnerships to enhance win probabi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $168K *

Transform political engagement by driving software sales within a designated U.S. territory. Build relationships with Democratic officials and campaign professionals while managing outreach and client...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $288K *

Transform engineering productivity by leading cross-team strategies and architectures for embedded software. Drive measurable improvements in quality and release confidence while mentoring teams acros...

Milford, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $158K *

Champion operational excellence by managing the Avantra platform for SAP, ensuring secure, efficient monitoring and automation across diverse environments while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $186K *

Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Play a key role in ensuring quality standards for heavy industrial construction projects. Collaborate with contractors to oversee compliance, conduct audits, and maintain documentation, ensuring peak...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to build and enhance security practices, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data. Collaborate across engineering to create secure frameworks, manage identities, and fortify cl...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment. Lead field teams, mentor junior technicians, and ensure project success through effective resource management...

Newfoundland, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion the future of electrical service by leading field operations, mentoring technicians, and ensuring top-notch maintenance and repair of power distribution equipment. Drive project success throu...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $140K *

Champion environmental compliance by providing expert guidance on water and waste management across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies that mitigate risks and e...

Alpharetta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $356K *

Contribute to enhancing security architecture for networking products, collaborating with firmware and hardware teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement robust security features that protect mi...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $207K *

Engage with enterprise clients to build strategic relationships and drive cloud security solutions. Collaborate across teams to align customer goals with innovative technology, ensuring a seamless dig...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $177K *

Engage with us to lead the design and development of scalable IAM solutions. Drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and tackle complex challenges across the full stack, ensuring secure and high-perfo...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $213K *

Drive platform reliability as a hands-on Lead Full Stack Engineer. Ensure operational health through proactive error management, rigorous testing, and scalability efforts. Collaborate cross-functional...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and security automation for government projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, compliance, and operational resilience, ensuring efficient delivery an...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity sales, engaging enterprise accounts to drive growth, cultivate strategic partnerships, and dominate the market with innovative solutions that secu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $93K *

Transform IT/OT network infrastructure by implementing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust performance and compliance while managing network security and troubleshootin...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of renewable energy by leading 3D design for utility-scale battery and solar projects. Collaborate with engineers, mentor designers, and ensure project success through innovative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $220K *

Champion reliability across multiple manufacturing sites by analyzing equipment performance, implementing sustainable improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.