Morning Broadcast Engineer

The role

This person will provide technical support to WCSH by installing, maintaining, and repairing TV/Digital production, transmission, and computer-based equipment. They will ensure smooth day to day operations of the television station and its IT systems.

What you will do

• Ensure smooth day to day operations of our television station
• 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
• Provide technical support to all operational users
• 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
• Stay informed about technological advancements in software, hardware, networking, media storage, television broadcasting and studio production
• Constructively works with other departments to solve problems
• Perform occasional light building maintenance and handle other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• 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 the 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
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Competence in installing and maintaining computer systems and network equipment
• Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available occasionally for on-call schedule

Nice to have

• Prior experience in television broadcast and/or network IT preferred

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with 1% - 80% contribution options
• 100% match from the company on contributions made up to the first 4% of pay
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

About the company

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. WCSH-TV, NEWS CENTER Maine, is a TEGNA company.