Broadcast IT Technician

TEGNA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Broadcast Engineer/IT Specialist to join their Technology Team. This exciting role involves supporting and maintaining the technical aspects of broadcast operations, integrating IT and broadcast technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while ensuring seamless operations across various departments.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options

Dental and Eye Care Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Virtual Doctor’s Appointments

Annual Therapy Sessions

Disability and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in broadcasting or IT; strong technical background required.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for end-users and troubleshoot hardware/software.
• Maintain newsroom system technologies and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Technical Support

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate degree in technology-related field

Technical certification

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Office 365

ENPS

ELC

BitCentral

Graphics Playout Systems

Teleprompter Systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

WTSP-TV 10 Tampa Bay is seeking a highly motivated Broadcast Engineer/IT Specialist to join our Technology Team. This role will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the technical aspects of our station's operations, integrating both IT and broadcast technologies. The successful candidate will provide hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance for broadcast hardware, newsroom systems, and IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations for News, Sales, Technology, and administrative teams. This position requires a strong technical background, customer service orientation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support for end-users, including troubleshooting and instructing internal customers on hardware and software issues.
2. Support and maintain newsroom system technologies, including ENPS, ELC, BitCentral, graphics playout systems, and teleprompter systems.
3. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
4. Image and deploy computers and maintain mobile device systems.
5. Respond promptly to service ticket requests and maintain up-to-date technical documentation.
6. Work with network switches, servers, storage systems, and security/virus protection software.
7. Collaborate effectively with all departments to ensure smooth technical operations.
8. Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to support 24/7 operations.

Requirements:

1. Associate degree or technical certification in a technology-related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional broadcasting or IT environment.
3. Strong understanding of television broadcast workflow, newsroom systems, and production technologies.
4. Ability to read and edit complex system schematics.
5. Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365 administration.
6. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
7. Hands-on engineering capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
8. Work unsupervised by creating plans and drawings then implementing them.
9. Consult and communicate with engineering management and other engineers on technical issues as required.
10. Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and adapt to evolving technology.
11. Strong organizational and communication skills.
12. Familiarity with basic Mechanical / Structural Engineering concepts.
13. Ability to use power tools.
14. Physical ability to lift and push up to 50 lbs. and work in varying environments.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail].