Broadcast Technologist - Engineering Technician
Broadcast Technologist - Engineering Technician
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Job Description
WGAL-TV the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-YorkPA market has an immediate opening for a Broadcast Technologist. The role of Broadcast Technologist is part of the station Engineering/Tech team responsible primarily for maintaining repairing and upgrading equipment utilized in all aspects of our operation from IT systems to cameras and is a great opportunity for a seasoned industry veteran or even an entry-level candidate with the right mix of skills and interests to work for a leader in the broadcast industry that has the resources to foster career growth through a combination of training mentoring and hands-on experience. You will report to the Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities
The Broadcast Technologist works with the station Engineering team to maintain repair and upgrade equipment covering all aspects of our operation fromacquisition to distribution.
- Proactively maintain Production equipment including studio cameras production switcher playout servers graphic devices lighting systems audio consoles and automation systems.
- Facilitate the operation of News gathering equipment such as ENG cameras field gear trucks (ENG CSNG and SNG) and editing systems.
- Responsible for maintaining remote sites including bureaus transmitter sites and microwave receive sites.
- Support IT manager with network infrastructure and end user issues.
- Perform weekly and monthlybuilding and grounds maintenance and facilities upkeep as required including but not limited to systems testing storage organization event setups/teardowns and studio lighting.
- Complete a wide variety of other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability tolift 50 pounds climb ladders and other physical activity associated with equipment installation as well as work on rooftops and confined spaces.
- Must have a current drivers license.
- Some experience operating troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment for broadcast and production environments.
- Education in technology or SBE certification will be considered.
- Flexibility to adapt to a schedule including evenings weekends and holidays based on organizational needs special events or unforeseen circumstances as required.
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Bring a positive attitude demonstrate initiative possess strong problem-solving acumen good judgment and a desire for excellence.
- Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.
- In-person attendance is required.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or 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 you and your familys needs
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
