Broadcast Maintenance Technician

Hearst Television; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WTAE-TV is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to join their team in Pittsburgh. This role involves maintaining and supporting technical systems critical to the operation of the station, including equipment for news gathering and production. Ideal candidates will have strong IT and troubleshooting skills, along with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently or with a team. Hearst Television promotes a diverse workplace that reflects the audience served.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional family benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience in planning equipment installation.
• In-depth knowledge of video production and television systems required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support station equipment including production and IT systems.
• Ensure transmitter and signal distribution systems are operational.
• Provide technical assistance and document work performed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Networking Support

Equipment Installation

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

SBE / SMPTE / IT Certification

Equivalent Military Training from DINFOS

Experience in Television / Video / IT Environment

Job description

WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PAhas an opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician. You will maintain the station’s equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution. This position provides technical and IT support for all station efforts. You will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Job Responsibilities

• News-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, DSNG, and CNG vehicles, editing systems, and support devices
• IT systems and associated hardware and software. This includes infrastructure and end user support
• Production equipment includingrobotic camera systems, automated production systems, play out servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather systems, audio / intercom, and other gear used in production
• Transmitter sites, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and on-air automation systems

Qualifications Requirements :

• Excellent troubleshooting skills, able to plan and execute equipment installation, research / design, and detailed documentation of work
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems
• Networking support of various LAN / WAN devices and systems
• In depth knowledge of video production / television systems
• Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members
• Must possess a positive attitude and driven by successful problem solving
• Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned
• Capable of following instructions, verbal and written
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces
• Valid driver’s license; position requires travel to remote transmitter and microwave sites
• Equivalent related work experience in a Television / Video / IT environment will be considered
• SBE / SMPTE / IT Certification is a plus.
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

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

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Maintenance Technician • Pittsburgh, PA, United States