Broadcast Infrastructure Technician
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New York, New York

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Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 70712|Posted Jun 23, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Broadcast Infrastructure Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting our broadcast and IT systems. With a focus on ensuring 100% on-air uptime, this position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, 24/7/365 environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for broadcast and IT systems, assisting both studio personnel and remote users.
  • Ensure seamless broadcast operations by maintaining and troubleshooting facilities and studios.
  • Review system logs and perform necessary software and firmware updates.
  • Address and resolve endpoint, server, and networking issues, escalating when needed.
  • Document and manage incidents using ServiceNow, while supporting infrastructure projects.
  • Install, configure, and support broadcast and production software and hardware.
  • Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7/365 setting.

Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years of technical experience in a broadcast or media setting.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in broadcast, IT, and network systems.
  • Proficiency in Windows and Linux OS, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Familiarity with data center environments and server support.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on ladders.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with CLI management and scripting.
  • Hands-on experience with broadcast consoles and IP-based A/V systems.
  • Knowledge of satellite downlink operations and media encoding devices.
  • Ability to read and create schematics and diagrams using tools like AutoCAD and Visio.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. At Horizontal, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core principles that guide our hiring practices.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.