Multimedia Broadcast Engineer – IT & Production Systems

Hearst; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, a Hearst-owned ABC affiliate, has a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician opening.

You will maintain the station’s equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution, and provide technical and IT support for all station efforts under the Assistant Chief Engineer.

The job covers ENG cameras and field gear, production and transmission systems, networked IT infrastructure, and remote transmitter sites, with travel required.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting and installation planning with detailed documentation.
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems.
• Networking across LAN/WAN devices and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of video production/television systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain News-gathering, production, and support equipment.
• Provide IT and hardware support for station infrastructure.
• Support transmitter sites, microwave, and on-air automation systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Desktop/Server OS

Networking

Video/TV systems

Independent work

Positive attitude

Flexible shifts

Follow instructions

Physical ability

Driver’s license

DINFOS/SMPTE/IT certs a plus

Military training considered

Job description

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, a Hearst-owned ABC affiliate, has a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician opening.

You will maintain the station’s equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution, and provide technical and IT support for all station efforts under the Assistant Chief Engineer.

The job covers ENG cameras and field gear, production and transmission systems, networked IT infrastructure, and remote transmitter sites, with travel required.