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 - $130K *

Help us build real-world RF sensing systems that enhance national security. In this hands-on role, you'll design, develop, and deploy mission-critical software, collaborating with cross-functional tea...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design high-voltage transmission lines, mentor peers, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions and enhance clien...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform ideas into innovative products by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise. Collaborate on design, development, and testing while impacting healthcare solutions. Join a dynamic team...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by leveraging your expertise in fiber optic engineering to enhance our assembly capabilities, tackle complex challenges, and mentor emerging talent. Join us to shape the future of con...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive the security and scalability of global IT environments by managing networks, servers, and cloud services. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure reliability and efficiency while troubl...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading design and development of cutting-edge RF devices, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive high-quality product outcomes in a dynamic e...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you create compelling video content that showcases products, customer stories, and events. Own the filming and editing process from concept to final cut, helping to elevate bran...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$59K - $106K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative electric utility design projects. Collaborate with clients and a skilled team to deliver high-quality solutions for complex distribution systems, ensuring saf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $147K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing global network infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, support industrial devices, and lead large-scale projects...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial automation through innovative control systems. You'll design, implement, and maintain solutions that enhance operational performance, collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$275K - $302K *

Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, driving architectural decisions and optimizing high-performance APIs. Ensure system scalability, security, and compliance while collaborating with cross-fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving network operations excellence for government clients. Engage in troubleshooting WAN issues, managing service requests, and enhancing vendor relationships while maintaining...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading decentralized servicing projects, managing technical components, and collaborating with clients and regulators. Join a dynamic team focused on environmental and water re...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engineer and secure enterprise network infrastructure across cloud and remote locations. Leverage expertise in Palo Alto Networks and GCP to build resilient, Zero Trust architectures, driving infrastr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $100K *

Discover innovative fiber optic connectivity solutions, overseeing full product development, from concept to launch, while collaborating across teams to enhance cutting-edge technologies and exceed cu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $125K *

Oversee field operations for aerial and underground fiber construction, fostering safety awareness and compliance while guiding field teams to ensure project success and community engagement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $125K *

Drive daily field operations and promote safety awareness in fiber construction, enhancing compliance while leading teams and ensuring minimal disruption to local communities through effective managem...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Transform network and RF communications by supporting infrastructure and troubleshooting across enterprise and field environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless connectivity and operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Registered Electrical Engineer, leading projects and providing technical expertise in nuclear facility design. Drive innovative solutions, manage complex engineering ta...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$111K - $146K *

Help us advance cutting-edge particle accelerator technology by managing RF systems operations and design. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance system performance and engage in hands-on problem...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Lead innovative water resource projects, enhancing your engineering expertise through collaboration on diverse, multi-discipline initiatives that shape the future of transportation infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Join us in a senior role overseeing advertising performance and delivery across a leading podcast portfolio. Drive cross-functional collaboration, optimize workflows, and enhance revenue strategies wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $159K *

Join a team that's transforming media technology by ensuring seamless acquisition, production, and distribution of content. Leverage your expertise in broadcast systems to enhance operational efficien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $157K *

Transform the future of secure communications with your expertise in network engineering and Cross Domain Solutions. Lead architectural design across mission-critical infrastructures for the Departmen...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of telecommunications infrastructure by leading construction oversight and quality assurance for critical projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and successful...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.