Senior Broadcast Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Broadcast Engineer

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Head of Engineering
Status: Full-Time | Exempt

We are a growing multimedia company operating television and radio stations. We are seeking experienced Senior Broadcast Engineers to lead engineering operations in Houston and Dallas.

Each Senior Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the engineering operations, technical plant, broadcast facilities in the assigned market. The role ensures reliable 24/7 broadcast operations while partnering with the Head of Engineering on capital projects, compliance, and technology modernization.

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations for the assigned market.
• Serve as the primary engineering liaison to station management and the Head of Engineering.
• Maintain engineering documentation, PM schedules, and equipment inventories.

• Maintain studios, master control, production systems, routing, and monitoring.
• Support WideOrbit Automation and Master Control.
• Support Zixi IP transport workflows.
• Maintain AudioVault and Zetta radio automation systems.
• Maintain TV and AM/FM transmitters, RF systems, microwave STL, antennas, generators, UPS, HVAC, EAS, captioning, and program delivery systems.

• Lead facility upgrades and equipment installations.
• Assist with capital planning.
• Ensure FCC, FAA, EAS, and OSHA compliance.

• 7+ years of broadcast engineering experience.
• Leadership experience supervising engineers or projects.
• Strong knowledge of TV/radio broadcast operations, RF transmission, automation, and production systems.

• Experience with WideOrbit Automation and Master Control.
• Knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic is a plus.
• Experience with Zixi, AudioVault, and Zetta.
• SBE certification preferred.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays