Multimedia Technician

WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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

Additional benefits

Job summary

WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, has an opening for a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician to maintain the station’s equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution. You will provide technical and IT support for all station efforts and report to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

The role covers ENG/DSNG/CNG gear, video production systems, IT infrastructure, and transmitter sites, with travel to remote sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to plan and document work
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems
• Networking support for LAN/WAN devices and systems
• In-depth knowledge of video production/television systems
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Positive attitude with problem-solving orientation
• Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions
• Able to sit or stand for long periods
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and access rooftops/confined spaces
• Valid driver’s license; travel to remote transmitter/microwave sites
• Equivalent related work experience will be considered
• SBE/SMPTE/IT certification is a plus
• Equivalent military training from DINFOS will be considered

Responsibilities

• Maintain station equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution
• Provide technical and IT support for all station efforts
• Report to the Assistant Chief Engineer
• Support news-gathering equipment and ENG/DSNG/CNG vehicles
• Support IT systems, infrastructure, and end-user devices
• Manage production equipment including robotic cameras, play-out servers, and lighting
• Maintain transmitter sites and on-air automation systems

Skills

Troubleshooting

Operating Systems

Networking

Video Production Systems

Independent Work

Problem Solving

Driver's License

Flexibility (Shifts)

Job description

Job Description

WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a full‑time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician. 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 including robotic 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 be 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

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

• 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