Senior Broadcast Engineer

MediaCo Holding Inc
  • Houston, TX
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Senior Broadcast Engineer

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

    About Us

    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.

    Position Summary

    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.

    Engineering Leadership
    • 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.
    Broadcast Operations
    • 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.
    Projects & Compliance
    • Lead facility upgrades and equipment installations.
    • Assist with capital planning.
    • Ensure FCC, FAA, EAS, and OSHA compliance.
    Required Qualifications
    • 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.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with WideOrbit Automation and Master Control.
    • Knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic is a plus.
    • Experience with Zixi, AudioVault, and Zetta.
    • SBE certification preferred.
    Benefits
    • Competitive salary
    • Medical, Dental & Vision
    • 401(k)
    • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
    We are an equal opportunity employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Antennaunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Broadcastingunmatched
    • C++ Standard Template Library (STL)unmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Engineering Managementunmatched
    • FCC (Federal Communications Commission)unmatched
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
    • HVACunmatched
    • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microwavesunmatched
    • Multimediaunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Radio Broadcastingunmatched
    • Radio Frequencyunmatched
    • Radio Operationunmatched
    • Technical Operationsunmatched
    • Television Broadcastingunmatched

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