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 equipment
Multi-path transmission (IP/Video/Audio) from remote locations

Support deployment, setup, operation, and breakdown of field broadcast systems
Work with production equipment such as:

Cameras, encoders, routers, RF systems, MIMO, COFDM, bonded cellular

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

Provide 24/7 technical support for broadcast and IT systems
Install, maintain, and repair:

Streaming, audio/video, and remote production systems

Support both field locations and internal environments
Coordinate installations with vendors and production teams
Documentation & Operations

Maintain system documentation including:

Quality standards
Operational procedures
System anomalies

Utilize tools such as:

AutoCAD (system documentation)
ITSM tools (incident tracking and requests)

Manage inventory for equipment and technical supplies
Required Qualifications

1+ years of experience in:

Broadcast technology, IT support, or multimedia production

Experience troubleshooting:

Broadcast equipment and computer systems (board-level or component-level preferred)

Ability to work under pressure in live production environments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Self-starter with strong problem-solving ability
Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to broadcast or media technology environments
Familiarity with:

Broadcast systems (Sony, Harmonic, Evertz, or similar)

Basic programming knowledge (HTML, scripting, C++, etc.)
Familiarity with:

AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft Office
IT Service Management (ITSM) tools

Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Technical Skills

Understanding of:

Server environments
Networking fundamentals
Operating 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+ lbs
Work flexible hours in a 24/7 production environment
Travel on short notice (domestic and occasional international)

Must be able to pass U.S. government security clearance checks
Fully onsite role in Washington, DC
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