Maintenance Technician

Description
WXII TV, the NBC affiliate in Winston Salem has an opening for a Broadcast Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician position is a great opportunity for an entry level candidate or veteran to foster career growth through a combination of training, mentoring and hands-on experience. You will work with the engineering team to maintain, repair and upgrade equipment covering all aspects of our operation from IT Systems to cameras and transmitters. You will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities

1. Maintaining broadcast equipment, transmitters and production equipment
2. Support station IT operations under the direction of the IT manager, Assistant Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer.
3. Supporting important on-air systems and workflows including news, production and broadcast systems and Master Control operations
4. Working engineering shifts and occasional Master Control operational shifts
5. Provide user support in windows workstation environment for custom and standard software applications
6. Assist IT manager with applying updated services and implement OS upgrades
7. Conduct troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation and cabling tasks

Requirements

1. Basic knowledge of electronics and component repair
2. Knowledge of computer, computer systems and basic IP networking
3. Experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
4. Skills with video production, microwave systems, and IT infrastructure
5. Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.; climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces
6. Work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
7. Autocad/Visio proficiency for system design and layout preferred
8. Background in transmission and satellite communications is preferred
9. Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience 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.

Benefits

1. Medical | Dental | Vision
2. 401(k) matching
3. Emotional Wellness Support
4. Paid Time Off
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. LGBTQ+ Health Services
7. Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Apply here: Application Link