TEST Television: Broadcast Maintenance Technician

Hearst; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Hearst is seeking an experienced Broadcast Maintenance Technician in Omaha, NE. You will support IT and broadcast operations, maintain and repair IT systems, cameras, transmitters and related equipment while collaborating with the engineering team.

The role offers hands-on training, mentoring, and opportunities to advance within the station as you work on critical on-air workflows. Strong electronics and IT basics are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electronics and component repair.
• Knowledge of computers, computer systems and basic IP networking.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.
• Skills with video production, microwave systems and IT infrastructure.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and work on rooftops and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Support station IT operations under the direction of the IT Manager, Assistant Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering.
• Maintain LAN and IT infrastructure, including the installation and support of network hardware and software.
• Work with engineering and IT management and staff to support critical on-air systems and workflows, including news, production and broadcast systems and equipment.
• Provide user support in a Windows workstation environment for custom and standard software applications.
• Assist users with installing and using new software features, applying service updates and implementing operating system upgrades.
• Conduct troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation and cabling tasks.

Skills

Electronics basics

IT networking

Video production

Microwave systems

Equipment maintenance

Education

Higher education in technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

((Station)), the ((AAA)) affiliate in ((location)), has an opening for an experienced Broadcast Maintenance Technician. This position is a great opportunity for an entry-level candidate or veteran to foster career growth through a combination of training, mentoring and hands-on experience. You will work with the engineering team to maintain, repair and upgrade equipment across all aspects of station operations, from IT systems to cameras and transmitters. You will report to the ((manager)).

Responsibilities

• Support station IT operations under the direction of the IT Manager, Assistant Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering.
• Maintain LAN and IT infrastructure, including the installation and support of network hardware and software.
• Work with engineering and IT management and staff to support critical on-air systems and workflows, including news, production and broadcast systems and equipment.
• Provide user support in a Windows workstation environment for custom and standard software applications.
• Assist users with installing and using new software features, applying service updates and implementing operating system upgrades.
• Conduct troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation and cabling tasks.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of electronics and component repair.
• Knowledge of computers, computer systems and basic IP networking.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.
• Skills with video production, microwave systems and IT infrastructure.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and work on rooftops and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• AutoCAD or Visio proficiency for system design and layout preferred.
• Background in transmission and satellite communications preferred.
• Higher education in technology, SBE certification or related military experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives and identities. That’s 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, 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