Junior Network Technician – Broadcast TV & Radio
Fort Myers, FL
Full Time
Engineering
Experienced
Job Title: Junior Network Technician – Broadcast TV & Radio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering / Broadcast Operations
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Network Technician to support the operation and maintenance of network infrastructure for our broadcast television and radio facilities. This is an entry-level position ideal for someone looking to grow a career in broadcast engineering, IT, or media technology. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and network administrator to ensure reliable transmission, studio connectivity, and broadcast systems uptime.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits:
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering / Broadcast Operations
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Network Technician to support the operation and maintenance of network infrastructure for our broadcast television and radio facilities. This is an entry-level position ideal for someone looking to grow a career in broadcast engineering, IT, or media technology. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and network administrator to ensure reliable transmission, studio connectivity, and broadcast systems uptime.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls)
- Support IP-based broadcast systems for TV and radio (studio, transmitter, and remote sites)
- Monitor network performance and respond to alerts or outages
- Troubleshoot basic network, connectivity, and signal issues
- Maintain documentation for network layouts, IP addressing, and equipment inventory
- Assist with studio, control room, and transmitter site upgrades
- Provide technical support to engineering and production staff
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed (training provided)
- Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in Networking, IT, Broadcast Engineering, or related field
- Basic understanding of:
- TCP/IP networking
- Ethernet, VLANs, and Wi-Fi
- Windows and/or Linux environments
- Familiarity with broadcast TV and/or radio systems (or strong interest in learning)
- Ability to follow technical documentation and procedures
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to transmitter sites if required
- Experience with broadcast-related technologies (SDI, AES, AoIP, RTP, multicast)
- Knowledge of network monitoring tools
- Exposure to RF or transmitter environments
- Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or SBE (or willingness to pursue)
- Prior internship or hands-on lab experience in IT or broadcast
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform frequent computer and keyboard use.
- Ability to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and work in confined spaces to install or service equipment.
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to handle technical components and read screens or documentation.
- Ability to travel between work areas or locations as needed.
- Able to work efficiently under pressure and long hours during a weather emergency.
Benefits:
- Willing to train.
- Friendly and supportive work environment.
- Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and make a meaningful impact.
- Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
- 1st of the month after 30 days employment
- Subject to plan terms
- Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
- PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis
- Company-Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
*Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.
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