Broadcast IT Field Engineer 24/7 Live Ops

Job Location – Washington, DC Type - Contract (6 Months) Pay Rate – $45.00 Per Hour (W2 Only) Overview The Associate Broadcast & IT Support Engineer provides hands-on technical support in a fast-paced, 24/7 field production and newsgathering environment. This role requires strong IT troubleshooting skills combined with broadcast/electronics experience.This position supports both field operations and in-house systems, requiring flexibility, travel, and the ability to adapt quickly in live production environments. Key Responsibilities Field & Broadcast Support Operate satellite trucks and portable transmission equipment, including: Satellite, microwave, and streaming transmission equipmentMulti-path transmission (IP/Video/Audio) from remote locationsSupport deployment, setup, operation, and breakdown of field broadcast systemsWork with production equipment such as: Cameras, encoders, routers, RF systems, MIMO, COFDM, bonded cellularTechnical Support & Troubleshooting Provide 24/7 technical support for broadcast and IT systemsInstall, maintain, and repair: Streaming, audio/video, and remote production systemsSupport both field locations and internal environmentsCoordinate installations with vendors and production teamsDocumentation & Operations Maintain system documentation including: Quality standardsOperational proceduresSystem anomaliesUtilize tools such as: AutoCAD (system documentation)ITSM tools (incident tracking and requests)Manage inventory for equipment and technical suppliesRequired Qualifications 1+ years of experience in: Broadcast technology, IT support, or multimedia productionExperience troubleshooting: Broadcast equipment and computer systems (board-level or component-level preferred)Ability to work under pressure in live production environmentsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsSelf-starter with strong problem-solving abilityPreferred Qualifications Exposure to broadcast or media technology environmentsFamiliarity with: Broadcast systems (Sony, Harmonic, Evertz, or similar)Basic programming knowledge (HTML, scripting, C++, etc.)Familiarity with: AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft OfficeIT Service Management (ITSM) toolsBilingual or multilingual abilitiesTechnical Skills Understanding of: Server environmentsNetworking fundamentalsOperating systems (Windows, Unix, etc.)Education & Certifications 2- or 4-year degree in: Electronics, computer engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)Relevant certifications a plus (e.g., Cisco, broadcast systems)Must obtain CDL Class B License (facilitated by client)Additional Requirements Ability to: Lift 50+ lbsWork flexible hours in a 24/7 production environmentTravel on short notice (domestic and occasional international)Must be able to pass U.S. government security clearance checksFully onsite role in Washington, DC#J-18808-Ljbffr