Broadcast IT Specialist

Gulf Coast News; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an IT Specialist to oversee IT operations at the station and collaborate with a fast-paced team. The role reports to the IT Manager and involves daily maintenance of PCs, virtual systems, network infrastructure, printers, and end-user support.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a television broadcast setting, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to guide end-users.

Qualifications

• VMware, Cisco or Microsoft certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Experience with VPN, TCP/IP and subnets, NAS, LAN management.

Responsibilities

• Support user needs across all departments, including News, Creative Services, Sales and Administration
• Maintain imaging machines, updating firmware and managing hardware inventory
• Assist the IT Manager with systems upgrades and new platform deployments
• Provide technical guidance to end-users and mobile device support
• Maintain LAN/IT infrastructure, installation and support of network hardware and software
• Occasional travel to transmitter and other company sites
• Analyze and implement corporate data back-up, disaster recovery and security procedure

Skills

VMware

Cisco equipment

Microsoft certifications

Windows OS

TCP/IP & subnets

NAS & LAN management

VPN

Printer & copier networks

Communication skills

Education

Higher ed in technology

SBE certification or related mil. experience

Job description

Job Description

Gulf Coast News, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is looking for an IT Specialist to join our station. You will help oversee the IT operations at our station and work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. The IT Specialist reports to the IT Manager and performs daily maintenance on computers, virtual systems, network infrastructure, printers and provides user support.

Job Description

Gulf Coast News, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is looking for an IT Specialist to join our station. You will help oversee the IT operations at our station and work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. The IT Specialist reports to the IT Manager and performs daily maintenance on computers, virtual systems, network infrastructure, printers and provides user support.

Responsibilities

• Support user needs across all departments, including News, Creative Services, Sales and Administration
• Maintain imaging machines, updating firmware and managing hardware inventory
• Assist the IT Manager with systems upgrades and new platform deployments
• Provide technical guidance to end-users and mobile device support
• Maintain LAN/IT infrastructure, installation and support of network hardware and software
• Occasional travel to transmitter and other company sites
• Analyze and implement corporate data back-up, disaster recovery and security procedure

Requirements

• Working knowledge of managed network switches and architecture concepts
• VMWare, Cisco or Microsoft certifications preferred
• Prior experience with a large user base
• Experience in the television broadcast setting preferred
• Experience with networked, stand-alone printers and digital copiers
• Enterprise and web-based applications
• VPN, Cisco equipment, TCP/IP and subnets, NAS, LAN Management
• Communications skills and customer-service attitude
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Higher education in technology, SBE certification or related military experience will be considered
• In person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs