Multimedia Technician

HEARST STATIONS INC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Emotional wellness

Paid time off

Parental leave

LGBTQ+ health services

Additional benefits

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh (Hearst Television) seeks a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician to maintain station equipment from acquisition to distribution and provide IT support. You will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer and work across ENG, DSNG, CNG, and studio systems.

Responsibilities include servicing news-gathering gear, production equipment, transmitters, microwave and satellite systems, and on-air automation.

Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to document work clearly.
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems.
• Networking support for LAN/WAN devices and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of video production/television systems.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Positive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Flexibility for various work shifts and days off.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work in confined spaces.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to remote transmitter/microwave sites.
• Equivalent TV/Video/IT-related work experience.
• SBE/SMPTE/IT certifications are a plus.
• Equivalent military training from DINFOS will be considered

Responsibilities

• Maintain ENG, field gear, DSNG, CNG vehicles, editing systems and support devices.
• Provide IT systems support for infrastructure and end users.
• Maintain production gear including robotic cameras, play out servers, graphics, lighting and audio systems.
• Service transmitter sites, microwave/satellite systems, signal routing and on-air automation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking

Video/TV systems

Desktop/Server OS

Independent work

Flexible shifts

Physical stamina

Following instructions

Valid driver's license

Remote site travel

IT/Television experience

Certifications (SBE/SMPTE/IT)

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 systemsMust 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

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.