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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$110K - $150K *

Join us to serve as the on-site technical authority for large-scale telecommunications projects. You'll ensure compliance with industry standards while solving complex challenges in a dynamic, traveli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a key on-site technical authority, ensuring high-quality telecommunications and structured cabling installations across various mission-critical construction sites nationwide. Y...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Oversee college campus engineering operations, ensuring maintenance of building systems. Engage with staff, vendors, and contractors while directing workflows. Utilize strong judgment and technical ex...

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's pivotal in developing and sustaining mission-critical ground systems for space operations. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure system readiness and operational exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$212K - $265K *

Drive innovation in AI-powered healthcare solutions by owning product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful outcomes for patients, providers, and payers in a co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Join a team that's leveraging AI to redefine healthcare. Your expertise in product management will shape solutions that enhance patient care, streamline provider workflows, and strengthen partnerships...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Pioneer innovative AI-driven solutions in healthcare by leading product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving impactful outcomes in a regulated environment. Shape the future...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining internal tools for sourcing RFPs, leveraging modern technology and AI. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while driving rapid experimentation and platform development...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining internal tools for sourcing RFPs, leveraging modern technology and AI. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while driving rapid experimentation and platform development...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $203K *

Empower innovation as you design and analyze RF subsystems, collaborating with a talented team to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Engage in full life-cycle programs, ensuring project milestones are me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design and implementation of transmission line projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and support emergency response efforts. Gain hands-on exp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives to enhance production processes using APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements in First Pass Yield and establish ef...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$153K - $170K *

Transform A/V environments by designing, implementing, and supporting cutting-edge systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reliability and optimize performance for a hybrid workforce, ensur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Innovate customer solutions by collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored technical expertise, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships through effective communication and p...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading Inside Plant Operations, ensuring seamless programming distribution. You'll manage engineering standards, oversee installations, and drive a high-performance cu...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Lead the charge in modernizing FAA surveillance and radar systems, applying your extensive systems engineering expertise to enhance air traffic management safety and reliability across the National Ai...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $100K *

Engage in project management by supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards on-site...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $100K *

Join us to support project management by overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborate with teams to enhance project efficie...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $100K *

Advance your career by supporting project management and subcontractor oversight on-site. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, maintain documentation, and facilitate communication for successf...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $185K *

Optimize network performance as you provide Tier 3 support and engineering expertise for the Next Generation Network, ensuring security compliance and high availability across diverse environments and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by shaping Trusted Content standards and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance automation practices and drive operation...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of Trusted Content by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and standardize automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across div...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of Trusted Content by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and scale innovative standards and applications that enhance autonomous operations across various workfl...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving PLC programming and troubleshooting to enhance manufacturing processes while collaborating on diverse projects that ensure quality and safety standards are met across the p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining power systems for portable nuclear microreactors. Lead the design and validation of electrical power systems, collaborating across engineering teams to ensure optimal per...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.