How to hire a broadcast technician

How to hire a broadcast technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step broadcast technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a broadcast technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new broadcast technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your broadcast technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a broadcast technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A broadcast technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, broadcast technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents broadcast technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Broadcast Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Broadcast Technician	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$11-27
   Audio/Video Engineer	An audio/visual (AV) engineer is someone who plays a major role in setting up, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems such as cameras, lighting, control systems for broadcast microphones, and communications. It is their responsibility to choose, install, implement, and configure whether simple and complex AV technologies compatibility with the broadcasting needs of the organization... Show more	$25-64
   Master Control Operator	A Master Control Operator executes and supervises the quality and accuracy of the transmission of radio and television programs. They also record and document various video feeds.	$13-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Troubleshoot
   • Broadcast Equipment
   • RF
   • Automation Systems
   • Control Room
   • FCC
   • IP
   • Live Broadcasts
   • AV
   • Transmitters
   • Technical Operations
   • Transmission Equipment
   • On-Air Content
   • Live Events

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage on-air logs, automation playlists and server-base computer systems.
   • Insert bugs and crawls on NFL games and UFC events using ITX.
   • Switch live sporting events including NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB.
   • Run live HD UFC pay per views, UEFA soccer, NBA, NHL and NCAA games on ITX.
   • Facilitate ISDN and IP Codec routing.
   • Conduct Uplink and Downlink satellite feeds.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the broadcast technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A broadcast technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a broadcast technician in Iowa may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level broadcast technician. Additionally, a broadcast technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average broadcast technician salary

   $37,245yearly

   $17.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level broadcast technician salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average broadcast technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$52,316	$25
   2	Texas	$41,157	$20
   3	Ohio	$40,468	$19
   4	Connecticut	$40,305	$19
   5	Florida	$38,529	$19
   6	California	$36,955	$18
   7	New Jersey	$36,218	$17
   8	District of Columbia	$34,693	$17
   9	Pennsylvania	$34,226	$16
   10	Utah	$32,361	$16
   11	Arizona	$32,163	$15
   12	Illinois	$30,952	$15
   13	North Carolina	$30,923	$15
   14	New Mexico	$30,866	$15
   15	Georgia	$27,723	$13
   16	Iowa	$27,455	$13

   Average broadcast technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	GLG	$72,000	$34.62
   2	AEG	$61,105	$29.38
   3	Sinclair Broadcast Group	$49,580	$23.84	8
   4	TWD & Associates	$42,976	$20.66
   5	Capitol Broadcasting	$40,000	$19.23
   6	The E.W. Scripps Company	$39,376	$18.93	2
   7	Northeastern Educational	$38,275	$18.40
   8	The University of New Mexico	$36,760	$17.67	1
   9	System One	$36,381	$17.49	1
   10	Paramount	$36,283	$17.44
   11	Hearst	$34,412	$16.54	5
   12	DISH Network	$33,993	$16.34
   13	The Ohio State University	$30,832	$14.82
   14	Stetson University	$26,293	$12.64

4. Writing a broadcast technician job description

   A job description for a broadcast technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a broadcast technician job description:

   Broadcast technician job description example

   Broadcast Technician (WA) - (2200002J) Description COMMUNITY thrives here
   
   WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS
   It's an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. As a leading communications infrastructure provider, our technical excellence is sought after around the world. Building on our ground-breaking achievements, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, support communities and advance economies.
   
   In Australia BAI operates one of the most extensive broadcast networks in the world across 752 sites in Australia. We provide 1,985 fully managed television and radio broadcast services, delivering 126 million broadcasting hours to 99% of the population and provides tower and fibre co-location services for mobile network operators, service providers, enterprise, and public sector customers. In Australia's harsh environment, our network allows Australia's public national broadcasters to maintain connection with Australians through floods, bushfires, cyclones and other natural disasters.
   
   ABOUT THE ROLE
   Reporting to the Team Leader the role is to add additional support to our team of technicians in WA maintaining a variety of transmission systems and associated infrastructure. This includes AM, FM & Digital Radio and TV broadcast networks. Your role will assist in the maintenance and performance of these transmission systems and infrastructure to ensure service delivery targets and expectations are met and risk to services is minimised.
   The role requires approximately 30% travel within WA. Some further interstate travel may be required for Training and emergency response purposes.
   
   Key responsibilities will include:
   • Participates in the on-call roster and completes on-call duties with minimal direction.
   • Installation, maintenance and repair of broadcast and communication equipment and other infrastructure.
   • Service restoration - competently responds to service outages, acts independently to restore services promptly so that service availability and fault response requirements is met.
   • Corrective maintenance - repair complex equipment and systems using module replacement and component level repair techniques, with faulty equipment being brought to full operating status quickly and cost effectively.
   • Preventative maintenance - completes scheduled maintenance work systematically - records and schedules repair of items requiring follow up attention to ensure completion of the work.
   • Proof of performance testing - complete performance tests on broadcast and communication equipment as part of our contract service compliance.
   • Effectively manage and supervise contractors.
   • Commission new equipment on behalf of BAI Communications and its clients.
   • Participate in district activities including site facility management.
   • Perform office and site housekeeping and field support activities.
   • Develops a good understanding of broadcast equipment, field services procedures, workplace health and safety processes and EMR awareness.
   • Adopt a working style in line with our Company Business Values and Culture.
   
   ABOUT YOU
   You will be an experienced Electronics Technician in Network Maintenance, being skilled in the core competencies of a Broadcast Technician Level 1. This means you will have sound RF experience and a background in maintenance of a variety of transmission equipment.
   Experience using related test equipment with the ability to learn in a rapidly changing technological environment will stand you in good stead, with your experience and understanding of testing and troubleshooting. A substantial knowledge of IT practices such as IP connectivity will be beneficial, it is essential you will have intermediate experience using Microsoft Office suite of products.
   Flexibility with working hours and after-hours On Call rosters is required in this role with a willingness to regularly travel away from home.
   It is essential you will be qualified in Certificate III in Electronics and Communications and hold a full manual driver's license.
   
   WHY WORK WITH US?
   Large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, we remain nimble to make things happen.
   Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse ideas are embraced and people feel connected and cared for.
   Enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow alongside talented colleagues who thrive on solving complex problems. Be trusted and empowered to deliver your best and make a positive impact on customers and communities.
   Ready to learn, grow and make a difference? Join us at BAI Communications.
   
   BAI Communications welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Please specify in your application if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
   
   Under the BAI Communications Australia COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Australian-based new employees must be fully vaccinated with proof of vaccination required. There are different compliance dates for different workgroups under the policy, you will be provided with the relevant information during the recruitment process.
   Primary Location: AU-WA-HamersleyWork Locations: Hamersley, WA C/- Broadcast Australia Transmitting Station 603 Wanneroo Road Hamersley 6022Job: Network OperationsOrganization: BAI AustraliaSchedule: Full-time Shift: Day ShiftEmployee Status: RegularJob Type: StandardJob Level: Individual ContributorTravel: Yes, 75 % of the TimeJob Posting: 26-Sep-22, 2:46:28 AM

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right broadcast technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your broadcast technician job on Zippia to find and recruit broadcast technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit broadcast technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new broadcast technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect broadcast technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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