Broadcast Technology Specialist

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. 

• →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  

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.  

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.  

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.