Broadcast Systems Technician & IT Engineer

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Emotional Wellness

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, owned by Hearst Communications, Inc., seeks a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician responsible for maintaining station equipment and IT support from acquisition to distribution.

You will work with ENG/DSNG/production gear, transmitter sites, and IT networks, reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer. The role requires hands-on delivery, independent work, and travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with ability to plan installations and document work clearly.
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems (Windows/Linux).
• Networking support for LAN/WAN devices and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of video production/television systems.
• Ability to work independently and with a team; flexible shifts.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to remote sites.
• Experience in TV/Video/IT environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain news-gathering equipment, ENG cameras, field gear, and support devices.
• Support IT systems and hardware/software, including infrastructure and end-user support.
• Maintain production equipment such as robotic cameras, play out servers, graphics devices, lighting, weather, and audio intercom.
• Oversee transmitter sites, microwave/ satellite systems, and on-air automation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Desktop OS & Server OS

Networking

Video/Television Systems

Tools

Networking hardware

End-user IT support

Robotic camera systems

Play out servers

Job description

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, owned by Hearst Communications, Inc., seeks a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician responsible for maintaining station equipment and IT support from acquisition to distribution.

You will work with ENG/DSNG/production gear, transmitter sites, and IT networks, reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer. The role requires hands-on delivery, independent work, and travel to remote sites.