Uplink Control Center Technician (Broadcast)

TL;DR

Uplink Control Center Technician (Broadcast): Supporting real-time satellite uplink and downlink operations to ensure broadcast stability and quality with an accent on signal routing and system monitoring. Focus on managing redundancy, resolving broadcast anomalies, and maintaining operational logs in a 24/7 environment.

Location: Washington, DC. Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee due to ITAR regulations.

Salary: $70,500 – $110,500

Company

hirify.global is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, operating platforms for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products.

What you will do

• Monitor and control satellite uplink and downlink systems in real time.
• Manage signal routing, redundancy, and switching for live and scheduled content.
• Identify, document, and escalate system alarms and broadcast anomalies.
• Coordinate with network and broadcast engineering teams to resolve service issues.
• Maintain system logs and update incident tickets in ticketing systems.
• Support disaster recovery and maintenance procedures as directed.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in broadcast operations, uplink control, or related technical fields.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Ability to support a 24/7 facility, including holidays and weekends.
• Basic understanding of uplink and broadcast infrastructure (RF systems, audio/metadata encoding, encryption).
• Knowledge of baseband and IP signal routing using Linux and web-based tools.
• Associate degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, or Communications Technology preferred.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Ops Genie, ELK, or Splunk for monitoring and alerting.
• Basic knowledge of ServiceNow, Jira, or similar tools for incident tracking.
• Experience with automation and AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini.

Culture & Benefits

• Entry-level position providing a foundation for growth into advanced technical and leadership roles.
• Work within a high-pressure, live broadcast environment with industry-leading technology.
• Professional atmosphere fostering mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.