Broadcast Engineer (Temporary)
Broadcast Engineer (Temporary)
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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism engaging content and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. For more information .
WQAD News 8 the TEGNAowned ABC affiliate serving the Quad Cities is seeking a Temporary Broadcast Engineer/Technical Associate to support our live remote coverage of the 2025 John Deere Classic PGA Golf Tournament.
This position offers a handson opportunity to contribute to highimpact live broadcasts in a fastpaced collaborative environment. Youll be part of a dedicated engineering and news team bringing worldclass sports coverage to viewers across the region. This is a temporary contract role ideal for freelancers recent graduates in broadcast/media technology or local tech professionals looking to expand their live event experience.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the setup support and teardown of broadcast infrastructure for live remote coverage at the tournament site including a remote set and remote newsroom.
Deploy and manage ENG bonded cellular RF IP and other field production technologies.
Ensure the integrity and reliability of video audio and network signals throughout the event.
Provide onsite technical support to news crews photographers reporters and production staff.
Assist with live shots multicamera field production and troubleshooting under tight deadlines.
Coordinate with the stations engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless fieldtostation workflows.
Maintain adherence to FCC regulations and safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Previous experience in broadcast operations field production or technical support.
Working knowledge of field production equipment IP transport systems and live signal transmission technologies.
Ability to lift carry and install technical equipment and cables.
Comfortable working outdoors and on your feet for extended periods.
Strong problemsolving skills calm under pressure and effective communication.
Available for the entire duration of the assignment (June 23July 7 2025) including early mornings evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with live sports coverage or largescale remote productions.
Familiarity with TVU Dejero RTS comms and NDI workflows.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (LAN VLAN IP addressing).
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and parttime employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full parttime and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% 80% of their pay on a pretax basis to TEGNAs 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctors appointments with a physician through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex gender age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities disability medical condition enrollment in college or vocational school political affiliation military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
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Employment Type
Temp
