TeamPeople is hiring: Broadcast Engineer in Washington

TeamPeople is seeking an experienced Broadcast Engineer with technical project management experience to oversee broadcast capital refresh projects from vendor award through implementation. The role involves providing technical expertise in multimedia and A/V systems, including operational system support, high‑level troubleshooting, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and documentation. Specific areas of expertise include broadcast production, virtual/hybrid production, digital signage, webcasting, encoding, archiving, video and audio connectivity, IPTV, advanced test equipment use, and signal analysis.

The position is on‑site in Washington, DC. The engineer will work with vendor and in‑house personnel to maximize resources and efficiencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver broadcast‑quality programming and technically flawless live events.
• Manage projects with top‑down oversight throughout entire execution, ensuring success with adherence to scope, budget, and timeline standards.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions.
• Master industry‑standard AV and production systems; proficient in reading system design drawings and managing large‑scale projects.
• Maintain a proactive, organized, and self‑motivated approach, continuously seeking knowledge.
• Anticipate and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals, coordinating managers and technical personnel from development through implementation.
• Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to encourage collaboration, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Document project information and save documents according to client requirements.
• Review proposed modifications on project plans and meet with stakeholders to approve and implement beneficial changes.

Skills & Qualifications

• Mastery of industry‑standard A/V and production systems.
• Ability to read system design drawings and troubleshoot from them.
• Extensive leadership experience and strong teaming abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage with team members, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, and translate technical jargon for non‑technical audiences.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Products, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of information security, identity management, and entitlement provisioning projects.
• Competence in project management and change management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a high‑pressure environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years’ management experience in the IT field, including development work and stakeholder interactions.
• Mastery of industry‑standard A/V and production systems.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production and Project Management

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. We offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and a 401(k) plan. We respect, value, and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that each person brings. We believe that diverse teams can more effectively address the challenges our customers face. TeamPeople is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.