Broadcast IT Field Engineer — 24​/7 Live Ops

Job Location – Washington, DC
Type - Contract (6 Months)Pay Rate – $45.00 Per Hour (W2 Only)OverviewThe Associate Broadcast & IT Support Engineer provides hands-on technical support in a fast-paced, 24/7 field production and news gathering 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 ResponsibilitiesField & 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Understanding of:
  • Server environments
  • Networking fundamentals
  • Operating systems (Windows, Unix, etc.)

• 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)

• 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