Hearst

Broadcast Technology Specialist

Hearst  •  Rogers, AR (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

40/29 the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR is seeking a Broadcast Systems Technician (BST) to join our Technology team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working across a wide variety of systems, and supporting the technology that keeps television stations on the air.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across:

  • Broadcast engineering
  • IT infrastructure
  • Networking
  • Live production systems
  • RF and transmitter operations
  • Remote broadcast support

Candidates with experience in broadcast engineering, IT, AV systems, military communications, or technical operations are encouraged to apply. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving complex problems, and working in a dynamic broadcast environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast and IT systems to support reliable station operations
  • Support live broadcasts and remote productions, including setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Execute and improve preventative maintenance programs
  • Install, configure, and maintain:
  • Managed network switches
  • Servers and workstations
  • IP-based broadcast systems
  • Production and routing equipment
  • Provide technical support to News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, and Administration teams
  • Travel as needed to transmitter sites, remote locations, and live event venues
  • Document systems, workflows, and technical procedures
  • Collaborate with Engineering and IT teams on system upgrades and new technology deployments
  • Support GatesAir transmitters and satellite systems

What We’re Looking For

Experience

  • Experience with managed network switches and IP-based systems
  • Understanding of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and LAN/WAN environments
  • Experience supporting servers, workstations, and network infrastructure
  • Familiarity with broadcast equipment and live production environments
  • Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems
  • Knowledge of RF, transmitter, or satellite systems is a plus
  • Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or related certifications
  • SBE certification
  • Military communications or technical training background
  • AV, IT support, or systems integration experience

We also encourage technically skilled candidates who are eager to learn broadcast systems and engineering workflows to apply.

Schedule & Work Environment

This position involves a structured rotating schedule that may include:

  • Early mornings
  • Evenings
  • Weekends

The rotation is designed to provide balanced operational coverage while giving team members exposure to all aspects of station operations. This is a fast-paced, technically advanced environment where curiosity, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving are highly valued.

Why Join Us?

  • Work in a modern broadcast facility with advanced technology systems
  • Gain exposure to both broadcast engineering and enterprise IT
  • Be part of a collaborative, supportive technical team
  • Develop skills across live production, networking, RF systems, and infrastructure
  • Support local journalism and live television operations that serve the community

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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About Hearst

As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.

Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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