Broadcast Systems Technician
Required skills
- broadcast systems
- IT systems
- networking equipment
- servers
- workstations
- live broadcasts
- remote productions
- Windows desktop
- Windows server
- managed network switches
Nice to have
- Cisco
- VMware
- Microsoft certifications
- IT
- AV
- technical aptitude
Role summary
WESH 2 and CW18, part of Hearst Television in Orlando, Florida, seek a Broadcast Systems Technician (BST) to maintain and support broadcast and IT systems. This role involves troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, technical support for various departments, and supporting live broadcasts and remote productions. Responsibilities include installing and configuring networking equipment, servers, and workstations, and traveling to remote locations. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, enjoys troubleshooting, and works collaboratively. Experience with managed network switches, IP-based systems, servers, workstations, network infrastructure, broadcast equipment, production environments, TCP/IP networking, VPNs, LAN, and Windows operating systems is required. Preferred qualifications include Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or SBE certifications.
WESH 2 and CW18 are part of Hearst Television and operate from a state-of-the-art facility in Orlando, Florida. Our station supports nine networks, two production control rooms, IP-based audio and video infrastructure, and a wide range of live productions.
In addition to WESH and CW18, our engineering team also supports WMOR-TV in Tampa, providing exposure to multi-station operations and centralized broadcast workflows.
As a flagship station within Hearst, we are frequently among the first to deploy and test new broadcast and IT technologies. Our engineering team supports high-profile live events, including major sports coverage, remote broadcasts, and community initiatives such as the OUC Marathon and Share Your Christmas.
This is a fast-paced, technically advanced environment where you will gain hands-on experience across broadcast systems, IT infrastructure, and live production workflows.
We are seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician (BST) to join our Technology team. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting both broadcast and IT systems that keep our stations on the air and operating at a high level.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation who enjoys troubleshooting, learning new systems, and working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
You will work across a wide range of technologies including networking, servers, broadcast equipment, and live production systems.
Responsibilities
Requirements
This role participates in a structured, rotating schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The rotation is designed to provide balanced coverage while ensuring exposure to all aspects of station operations.
We also encourage candidates with strong IT, AV, or technical aptitude who are interested in learning broadcast systems to apply.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
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