Elevate Your Career in Broadcast Technology | Full-Time Broadcast Engineer | Fort Myers Broadcasting
Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for broadcast systems and a drive to make an impact? Fort Myers Broadcasting is seeking a Full-Time Broadcast Engineer to join our forward-thinking engineering team. This isn’t just a maintenance role — it’s a vital, hands-on position at the heart of live television, supporting the systems that keep our newsroom and on-air programming running smoothly and reliably.

Why Fort Myers Broadcasting?
We’re a legacy station with a mission to innovate. You'll work side-by-side with a collaborative team across departments — from news and production to IT and operations — where your expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of trusted news and high-quality broadcasting to our community. If you’re looking for a meaningful role with real impact, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do
As a Broadcast Engineer, you'll help maintain and troubleshoot the essential systems that power our operations, from newsroom workstations to studio automation and transmission equipment. You’ll be a key player in ensuring our broadcasts are delivered on time and at the highest quality.
Core Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot computers, servers, and broadcast-related systems
Support users across news, production, and business units with hardware/software issues
Ensure smooth transmission and operation of all live and recorded broadcasts
Perform preventative maintenance, equipment installations, and emergency repairs
Provide hands-on support during breaking news, severe weather, and system upgrades
Assist in engineering projects and station-wide technical initiatives
Maintain thorough documentation of system changes and problem resolution

What You Bring

2–3 years of broadcast or professional engineering experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent certification/experience
Familiarity with Windows OS, server and desktop environments, and networking/IP systems
Hands-on experience with broadcast equipment and transmission systems
Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure in live production environments
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or on-call during critical events

Nice to Have

Experience with transmitters and RF systems
Knowledge of video photography equipment and production workflows
Leadership capabilities and a solution-focused mindset

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods.
Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Visual and auditory ability to operate standard office, recording, and production equipment.
Ability to traverse the workspace, including driving to other properties as needed.

Benefits:
Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms)
Company-paid life insurance and EAP; voluntary short-term disability
PTO (accrual-based) and company-paid holidays
401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
WINK News is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

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Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.

About the company

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co is a regional television, radio, news, and digital media company. It produces and distributes local news, weather, sports, entertainment, advertising, and community programming across media channels. Its audiences include Southwest Florida viewers and listeners, while local businesses use its advertising and production capabilities. The company combines newsroom reporting with broadcast production, engineering, digital publishing, sales, creative services, traffic, and station operations. Work spans journalism, weather, production, digital, broadcast engineering, advertising sales, creative, and administration.

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Headquarters

Fort Myers, Florida

Founded

1939

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

March 2026, WFTX began airing WINK newscasts, expanding reach without building a newsroom.
WINK's radar launch deepens weather authority against Tampa and Miami competitors.
WFTX's closure and layoffs reduced costs while FMBC captured Fox inventory.

What critics are saying

April 2026 Devitt litigation exposes FMBC to damages, injunctions, and discovery.
January 2026 meteorologist departures signal instability inside WINK's most valuable franchise.
Fox Florida's stripped-down model erases local identity and accelerates audience loss to streaming.

What makes Fort Myers Broadcasting Co unique

WINK Doppler 3X gives Southwest Florida million-watt, dual-polarization radar coverage.
Fort Myers Broadcasting runs WINK, Fox Florida WFTX, WXCW, and WUVF-LD.
Shared-services control bundles news, sales, and weather across multiple affiliates.

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