Junior Network Technician - Broadcast TV & Radio
19 days ago
Fort Myers
Job DescriptionJob 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 • 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)Required Qualifications, • 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 requiredPreferred Qualifications (Nice to Have), • 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 broadcastPhysical Requirements, • 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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 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. Powered by JazzHR q6ILKw3ZjR