Broadcast Engineer

TEGNA Inc. • Des Moines, IA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

WOI KCWI-TV Des Moines, the TEGNA ABC/CW station in Des Moines, is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer to join its Technology team. The position is responsible for hands-on, day-to-day maintenance of station technical equipment, including traditional broadcast hardware and industry-specific software. The ideal candidate can balance multiple projects with immediate maintenance needs in a 24/7 operation, enjoys problem-solving and technical/IT challenges, and communicates effectively.

A current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations are required. The role may involve occasional field work on remote productions and occasional minor building-related maintenance.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in broadcast engineering or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills; ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative, and work well with others.
• Solid understanding of current computer hardware, network technologies, and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Ability to plan technical projects, communicate problem status clearly, provide project progress updates, and offer solutions to technical issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be available on call.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and work on elevated surfaces, pull and install wiring, use hand and power tools, work on small components, and perform other physical tasks.
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day station operations, including daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
• Install and maintain broadcast and IT equipment at studio facilities, the transmitter site, remote broadcast vehicles, and other remote locations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, make repairs, or implement workarounds as needed.
• Perform routine security updates and reboots of broadcast servers.
• Contribute to technical documentation that accurately represents installed equipment.
• Perform occasional field work on remote productions.
• Perform occasional minor building-related maintenance tasks.

Benefits

• Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full- and part-time employees.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employee contributions and a 100% company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay; company contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually for employees and eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed