News Technology Coordinator — Field Tech & Gear Ops

Cox Media Group, LLC.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WPXI TV Pittsburgh, part of Cox Media Group, seeks a News Technical Coordinator to resolve time-sensitive tech requests and maintain media gear. You will support field crews and work closely with journalists to capture aerial video for news coverage.

You will also assist with equipment inventory, onboarding of new staff, and documentation of hardware and software workflows within the newsroom.

Qualifications

• Lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Broadcast newsroom experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting or video production preferred.
• FAA Part 107 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve time-sensitive technical requests for field crews.
• Maintain media presentation and preservation gear.
• Maintain tech supply inventory.
• Work with journalists to capture aerial video of news assignments.
• Collaborate with photographers, reporters, and editors.
• Document newsroom technology hardware and software.

Skills

Lift and carry 50lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcasting or video production

Tools

FAA Part 107

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Job Title: News Technology Coordinator - WPXI TV

Position Overview

WPXI TV Pittsburgh has an exciting opportunity for a News Technical Coordinator. The role is responsible for resolving time-sensitive technical requests, maintaining the gear used to present and preserve media, maintaining tech supply inventory, and working alongside journalists to capture aerial video of news assignments.

This role will work closely with the news photographers, reporters, and video editors of the newsroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate a customer service approach to technical support
• Effectively resolve as a front-line technical problems for field crews
• Communicate technology updates and workflow changes to relevant employees
• Assist with technical onboarding of new employees
• Construct how-to guides on media workflows and best practices
• Provide ongoing documentation of news technology hardware and software
• Perform scheduled maintenance on photographer’s gear
• Identify opportunities to improve newsroom workflows
• Research new technology for capital projects
• Assist with delivering and retrieving vehicles for maintenance
• Follow up on reported discrepancies and make appropriate referrals
• Work occasional weekends and holidays as needed to support coverage

Minimum Qualifications

• Lift and carry 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Broadcast newsroom experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting or video production preferred
• FAA Part 107 preferred

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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