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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$130K - $155K *

Develop and own the antenna design for wireless platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across products. Engage in architecture, simulation, prototyping, and production processes while driving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading design initiatives for utility structures, mentoring junior engineers, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance the future of broadcast operations by managing traffic and scheduling for multiple channels, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with various teams to deliver accurate progr...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Develop and support advanced broadcast systems for live media production, ensuring seamless integration and operation across various platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop scalable network architectures across diverse infrastructures, ensuring efficient delivery of Internet, voice, and video services while collaborating with cro...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion innovative RF design solutions for space vehicle applications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge electronic systems. Drive projects from concept to delivery w...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Optimize advanced RF and DSP software solutions for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance algorithms and integrate technologies, ensuring high-performance signa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $194K *

Unlock enterprise wireless potential by leading design, deployment, and optimization of WLAN solutions. Drive improvements in reliability, security, and user experience across diverse environments whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Drive the future of enterprise media by optimizing production operations, selling tailored managed services to Fortune 1000 companies, and transforming in-house workflows into efficient solutions for...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise media operations by selling innovative managed services solutions that enhance production efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional results f...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in AI and real-time data streaming by building and optimizing core pipeline components. Collaborate with technical leads and partners to deliver low-latency, production-grade solution...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining product engineering. Own high-impact features, ship daily, and rapidly iterate on user feedback in a fast-paced environment, utilizing cutting-edge AI tools to maximize p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $129K *

Provide technical support and active troubleshooting for satellite communications systems globally. Join our dynamic team to enhance customer operations by maintaining critical ground systems and ensu...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead technical operations for high-impact events, ensuring seamless AV support and team coordination. This role demands expertise in AV technology, troubleshooting, and delivering exception...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $185K *

Unlock innovative audio solutions by researching and developing AI/ML algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and drive product innovation from concept to real...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of missile defense through telemetry engineering. Provide critical support for trajectory validation and performance analysis during flight tests, collaborating w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Optimize the transition to cloud-native media infrastructures, leading software-defined solutions for live production. Collaborate across design, engineering, and operational teams to deliver innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of defense technology by providing expert RF engineering for complex hardware systems in testing environments, leading project collaborations, and delivering high-quality solutions to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge RF system concepts and algorithms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate communication systems through advanced simulations and field experiments, addr...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K - $150K *

Help us enhance humanitarian demining efforts by designing and implementing advanced electrical systems and technologies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective solutions and r...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $227K *

Unlock potential by leading system planning and engineering projects, ensuring safe and reliable distribution, substation, and transmission systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance service quality w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Shape the future of network engineering by designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment to meet mission-cri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate IT modernization by ensuring network reliability and security compliance across ANG installations. Lead the design, validation, and optimization of network architecture while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Transform your career by designing and optimizing classified networks! As a key player, you'll integrate complex systems, collaborate with engineers, and ensure standards are met while providing top-t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.