Sunrise Broadcast Engineer – TV News & IT Ops

TEGNA; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Teladoc access

Spring Health

Paid time off

Holidays

Holiday pay

Job summary

TEGNA's WCSH-TV in Maine is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer to join our team, providing essential technical support for TV production, transmission and IT systems. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of cameras, routers, editing systems and related equipment, with room for growth within a dynamic broadcasting environment.

Morning shift 4am–12:30pm, Monday through Friday, offering opportunities to contribute to daily news operations while staying at the forefront of

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining television broadcast equipment.
• Knowledgeable about radio equipment and electronics used for transmitting signals compliant with FCC regulations.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must have good project management skills including planning, documenting and execution along with follow-up and final reporting of project status.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of our television station, encompassing all aspects of daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on cameras, audio equipment, video routers, editing systems, intercoms, and traditional broadcast applications.
• Maintain, upgrade and support broadcast and IT environments throughout the station including support for departments such as sales, news, television production and broadcast studios.
• Provide technical support to all operational users and consult with engineering management and fellow engineers on technical issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware, software, peripherals, network servers, printers, storage, routers, switches, LAN cabling, system security and virus protection.
• Create and update wiring documentation and system configuration documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Troubleshooting

Project management

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Cameras

Video routers

Editing systems

Intercom systems

Networking equipment

Job description

TEGNA's WCSH-TV in Maine is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer to join our team, providing essential technical support for TV production, transmission and IT systems. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of cameras, routers, editing systems and related equipment, with room for growth within a dynamic broadcasting environment.

Morning shift 4am–12:30pm, Monday through Friday, offering opportunities to contribute to daily news operations while staying at the forefront of