Built by Broadcast Workers. Run by Broadcast Workers.
IBEW Local 4 has represented the men and women of the broadcast industry in the St. Louis region since 1940. We negotiate contracts, protect jobs, and fight for the wages and benefits our members deserve.
Our History
IBEW Local 4 was chartered in 1940, bringing together the broadcast technicians, camera operators, and production workers who built St. Louis television and radio from the ground up.
Over nine decades, our members have worked through the transition from black-and-white to color, from analog to digital, and from broadcast towers to streaming platforms — always ensuring that the people behind the cameras are treated with dignity and paid a fair wage.
Today, Local 4 represents workers across every major broadcast and production facility in the region, maintaining the strong contracts and member services that have defined our local for generations.
Parker Wheatley and guest on the set of "Eye On St. Louis," ca. 1966.
Our Jurisdiction
Local 4 represents broadcast and production workers across a wide range of crafts and facilities throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
Television Broadcasting
Network affiliates, independent stations, and cable news operations throughout the St. Louis DMA.
Radio Broadcasting
AM and FM radio stations, including news-talk, sports, and music formats across the region.
Production & Post
Commercial production houses, post-production facilities, and corporate media operations.
Live Events & Sports
Remote broadcast crews, live event production, and sports television operations.
Local 4 Leadership
Our elected officers serve the membership and uphold the values of the IBEW.
Executive Board
Part of Something Bigger
IBEW Local 4 is a proud affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, one of the largest and most respected trade unions in North America.
Through our affiliation with the IBEW, our members have access to national resources, legal support, training programs, and the collective strength of over 700,000 workers across the United States and Canada.
Ready to Join Local 4?
Whether you're a working broadcast professional or just starting your career, IBEW Local 4 is here to support you.