Broadcast Engineer

TEGNA • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KFMB, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in SAN DIEGO, CA, seeks a full-time Broadcast Engineer to join the Technology team. This position is responsible for the day-to-day hands-on maintenance of the station’s technical equipment including traditional broadcast hardware and industry-specific software. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, seamlessly balancing multiple ongoing projects with the immediate maintenance needs of a 24/7 operation. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with strong communication skills to solve IT challenges while building trusted connections. If you’re looking to make an impact where people and technology meet, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in broadcast engineering or related.
• Strong organizational, communications, and time-management skills. Able to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative, and work well with others.
• Solid understanding of current computer hardware, network technologies, and Microsoft’s Active Directory environment.
• Ability to plan technical projects and clearly communicate the status of problems, provide updates to progress on projects, and offer solutions to technical issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Available on call.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of station including all daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
• Install and maintain broadcast and IT equipment at studio facilities, transmitter site, in remote broadcast vehicles, and at other remote locations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, making repairs or implementing workarounds as needed.
• Perform routine security updates and reboots of broadcast servers.
• Contribute to technical documentation that accurately represents installed equipment.
• Occasional field work on remote productions.
• Minor building-related maintenance tasks occasionally required.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed