Broadcast Systems Technician

Hearst•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

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.

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.
Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems
Supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure
Familiarity with broadcast equipment and production environments
Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN environments
Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems
Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or similar certifications
SBE certification
Military or technical training background

Nice To Haves

We also encourage candidates with strong IT, AV, or technical aptitude who are interested in learning broadcast systems to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to ensure reliable daily operations
Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs
Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration
Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup and troubleshooting
Install, configure, and maintain networking equipment, servers, and workstations
Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues
Document systems, workflows, and technical procedures
Collaborate closely with engineering and IT team members to support station operations and new technology deployments