Broadcast Engineer

Paramount

Broadcast Engineer handling maintenance and support of broadcast systems at CBS. Involves troubleshooting, repair, and collaboration on engineering projects.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeWest Sacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Day to day maintenance and support of station’s core infrastructure
Install, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment to a component level (hardware/software)
Work collaboratively in the design, construction and execution of station engineering projects and initiatives
Work with equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve issues
Review discrepancy reports and address issues with minimal supervision
Contribute daily end of shift reports for issue hand-off and project progress tracking
Other duties, as assigned by Broadcast Operations & Engineering management

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or similar field
2-5 years of experience in broadcast engineering or technical operations
Strong technical background in video transmission and encoding, newsroom systems, ingest, wireless and cellular bonded technologies, automation systems, microwave, master control, satellite, streaming, control room, IT, studio and field operations and IP technology
Expertise and experience with RF transmission and related technologies
Cable fabrication and termination experience
Candidate must be a self-starter with a developed work ethic and be highly organized
Strong project management and coordination skills
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to train fellow engineers in new systems, technologies, procedures and techniques
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, overtime and varying shifts when necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

Video EncodingAutomation SystemsMicrowave TechnologySatellite TechnologyIP TechnologyControl Room OperationsStudio OperationsField OperationsTroubleshootingElectronic Equipment Repair

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicHighly OrganizedOutstanding CommunicationCollaborationTraining Ability