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MediaCo Holding Inc

Senior Broadcast Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$95K - $131K/yr

Leadership experience supervising engineers or projects. * Strong knowledge of TV/radio broadcast operations, RF transmission, automation, and production systems. Preferred Qualifications

MediaCo Holding Inc

Senior Broadcast Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

Leadership experience supervising engineers or projects. * Strong knowledge of TV/radio broadcast operations, RF transmission, automation, and production systems. Preferred Qualifications

MediaCo Holding Inc

Senior Broadcast Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

Leadership experience supervising engineers or projects. * Strong knowledge of TV/radio broadcast operations, RF transmission, automation, and production systems. Preferred Qualifications

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How much do broadcast supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for broadcast supervisor in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a broadcast supervisor?

Broadcast Supervisors are professionals responsible for overseeing the technical and operational aspects of television or radio broadcasts. They coordinate teams, manage schedules, ensure compliance with broadcasting regulations, and maintain high-quality transmission standards. Their role involves troubleshooting issues during live or recorded broadcasts and liaising between production staff, technical crews, and management. Broadcast Supervisors play a crucial part in delivering seamless and reliable broadcast content to audiences.

What are some common challenges broadcast supervisors face when overseeing live productions?

Broadcast Supervisors often encounter challenges such as managing rapid changes in programming, troubleshooting technical issues under tight deadlines, and coordinating communication between technical crews and on-air talent. Ensuring broadcast quality while adhering to strict schedules can be demanding, especially during live events where unexpected problems may arise. Strong leadership, quick decision-making, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential for successfully navigating these situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a broadcast supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Broadcast Supervisor, you need expertise in broadcast operations, transmission protocols, and a solid understanding of industry regulations, often supported by a degree in communications or broadcasting. Familiarity with broadcast automation systems, video editing software, and audio/visual equipment is typically required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for managing teams and responding to on-air issues. These skills ensure seamless broadcast delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination under tight deadlines.

What is the difference between Broadcast Supervisor vs Broadcast Engineer?

AspectBroadcast SupervisorBroadcast Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in communications, broadcasting, or related field; experience in broadcast operationsOften a degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or related technical field; specialized certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentStudio and control room settings, overseeing broadcast operationsTechnical environments, equipment maintenance, and system troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageBroadcast networks, TV stations, production companiesBroadcast stations, technical service providers, equipment manufacturers

The Broadcast Supervisor primarily manages broadcast operations, coordinating staff and ensuring smooth transmission. In contrast, the Broadcast Engineer focuses on technical systems, maintaining and troubleshooting broadcast equipment. Both roles are essential in the broadcast industry but differ in focus—supervisory versus technical expertise.

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Infographic showing various Broadcast Supervisor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,525 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Broadcast Operations Engineer (L4) - Live Broadcast Tech

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Netflix
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
About the role
In this role, you will manage day-to-day global live-streaming operations for Netflix. As a Live Broadcast Operations Engineer, you will mainly coordinate and execute live-focused initiatives based on collaboration with the Live Streaming Pipeline Engineering Team, Live On-Site Technical Managers, Production teams, and our Reliability Engineering teams.
You will impact multiple areas of the live event lifecycle, from the pitch & planning phase to testing and event launch days. You will lead innovation initiatives that bridge the gap between production, hardware, broadcast engineering, and our software engineering teams.
Responsibilities
  • Coordination and partnership across multiple stakeholders and clients for the smooth execution of live-streaming events
  • Collaborate with contractors and in-house engineers for transmission planning.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with satellite and IP transmission vendors.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with hardware and broadcast companies such as contribution/distribution encoder vendors, closed-captioning gears, and services.
  • Ability to organize and maintain maps & drawings of venue infrastructures for communication with all entities
  • Acts as a central resource for engineering and production, collaborating with teams to develop and execute technical plans that align with Netflix's creative and technical objectives, often managing concurrent schedules.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and reporting audio, video, and infrastructure issues.
  • Monitor and manage cloud-based and hardware-based video infrastructure. Provide analysis and remediation of any issues in the video workflow.
  • Manage, build, and evolve ground ingest capabilities, including signal acquisition, inspection, validation, and standardization.
  • Monitors the industry for emerging technologies, developing trends to keep Netflix live on the cutting edge.
  • Work closely to help enable new feature development by figuring out how the feature affects overall operations and how to make it work at scale.
  • Be present on launch days at Network Operations Center (NOC) or ground ingest facilities as required.
  • Be able to work with flexible hours based on the live events schedule.
  • Must have flexibility to travel for scheduled live events

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of broadcast remote operations experience (preferably network level) in a coordination or supervisory role
  • Strong understanding of digital audio/video fundamentals, compression technologies, distribution formats, and associated technologies such as Multicast and Unicast video distribution, MPEG Video (2,4, & HEVC), MPEG-2 TS, HDR, SCTE-35 & ESNI signaling, closed-captions, satellite video distribution, and ad-splicing.
  • Experience with video transport protocols such as SDI, SMPTE-2110, RTP, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, RIST, HLS, MPEG-DASH
  • Proficient in Video and Audio Compression technology
  • Understanding of nuances of remote production and the on-site technical operation
  • Knowledge of remote production facilities and equipment vendors
  • Deep understanding of MVPD-based linear ecosystem and working knowledge of OTT video distribution, contribution technology, and architecture
  • Ability to assess and troubleshoot video and audio quality
  • Experience with on-premise video acquisition with partners or co-location facilities.

Nice to have
  • Experience with cloud-based infrastructure
  • Experience with at least one programming language (Java, Go, Python)
  • Experience in Unix (or unix-based systems), shell scripting, and good SQL knowledge
  • Experience with web technologies and distributed systems with microservices architecture

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $220,000.00 - $340,000.00.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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About Netflix

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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