Morning Broadcast Engineer

TEGNA, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fertility support

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Teladoc access

Spring Health access

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. and its WCSH-TV/NEWS CENTER Maine teams seek a Broadcast Engineer to support production, transmission, and IT systems. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing TV and digital production gear in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

The morning-shift from 4am-12:30pm supports daily news operations, with growth opportunities and dedicated technical collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of our television station, encompassing all aspects of daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting broadcast equipment

Radio & FCC compliance knowledge

Multi-tasking

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Television broadcast experience

Network IT experience

Installing & maintaining computer sys

Flexible hours

On-call availability

Tools

Broadcast equipment tools

Job description

WCSH-TV, NEWS CENTER Maine, a TEGNA company, is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer to join our team, providing essential technical support to WCSH. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of TV/Digital production, transmission, and computer-based equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the dynamic field of multimedia broadcasting, with room for growth and professional development within our team.

NOTE: This is a morning shift position 4am-12:30pm Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of our television station, encompassing all aspects of daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on cameras, audio equipment, video routers, editing systems, intercoms, and traditional broadcast applications.
• Maintain, upgrade and support broadcast and IT environments throughout the station, including support for departments such as sales, news, television production, and broadcast studios.
• Provide technical support to all operational users and consult with engineering management and fellow engineers on technical issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware, software, peripherals, network servers, printers, storage, routers, switches, LAN cabling, system security, and virus protection.
• Create and update wiring documentation and system configuration documentation.
• Stay informed about technological advancements in software, hardware, networking, media storage, television broadcasting, and studio production.
• Collaborate constructively with other departments to solve problems.
• Perform occasional light building maintenance and handle other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining television broadcast equipment.
• Knowledgeable about radio equipment and electronics used for transmitting signals compliant with FCC regulations.
• Must be able to multi‑task.
• Must have good project management skills, including planning, documenting, executing, following up, and final reporting of project status.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey the status of issues, provide progress updates and propose solutions to challenging technical issues.
• Prior experience in television broadcast and/or network IT preferred.
• Competence in installing and maintaining computer systems and network equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available occasionally for on‑call schedule.

Benefits

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 gives 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.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. 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].

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