Multimedia Technician

WTAE-TV the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh PAhas an opening for a full-time TV/Multimedia EngineeringTechnician. You will maintain the stations equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution. This position provides technical and IT support for all station efforts. You will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Job Responsibilities

• News-gathering equipment including ENG cameras field gear ENG DSNG and CNG vehicles editing systems and support devices
• IT systems and associated hardware and software. This includes infrastructure and end user support
• Production equipment includingrobotic camera systems automated production systems play out servers graphics devices lighting systems weather systems audio/intercom and other gear used in production
• Transmitter sites microwave central receive sites satellite antenna systems signal distribution and routing systems processing systems monitoring devices and on-air automation systems

Qualifications Requirements:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills able to plan and execute equipment installation research/design and detailed documentation of work
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems
• Networking support of various LAN/WAN devices and systems
• In depth knowledge of video production/television systems
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members
• Must possess a positive attitude and driven by successful problem solving
• Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned
• Capable of following instructions verbal and written
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift carry and move up to 50 lbs. climb ladders work on rooftops and in confined spaces
• Valid drivers license; position requires travel to remote transmitter and microwave sites
• Equivalent related work experience in a Television/Video/IT environment will be considered
• SBE/SMPTE/IT Certification is a plus.
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) will be considered

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 your and your familys needs