Broadcast Engineer

TEGNA • Portland, ME

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About The Position

WCSH-TV, NEWS CENTER Maine, a TEGNA company, is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer to join our team, providing essential technical support to WCSH. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of, TV/Digital production, transmission, and computer-based equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the dynamic field of multimedia broadcasting, with room for growth and professional development within our team.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the 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, with the ability to clearly convey the status of issues, provide progress updates and propose solutions to challenging technical issues.
• Prior experience in television broadcast and/or network IT preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day to day operations of our television station, encompassing all aspects of daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, video routers, editing systems, intercoms, and traditional broadcast applications.
• Maintain, upgrade and support broadcast and IT environments throughout the station including support for departments such as sales, news, television production and broadcast studios.
• Provide technical support to all operational users and consult with engineering management and fellow engineers on technical issues.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.
• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Access to dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with a 100% match from the company on contributions up to the first 4% of pay.
• Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc.
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services