Multimedia Technician

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, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PAhas an opening for a full-time TV/Multimedia EngineeringTechnician. 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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That is why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs