Broadcast IT Engineer

TEGNA Inc. • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

WZDX-TV Huntsville, TEGNA’s FOX station in Huntsville, is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer to join its Technology team. The role is responsible for hands-on, day-to-day maintenance of station technical equipment, including traditional broadcast hardware and industry-specific software. The engineer balances ongoing projects with immediate maintenance needs in a 24/7 operation. A current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations are required.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in broadcast engineering or a related field.
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with the 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 the status of problems, 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, work on elevated surfaces, pull and install wiring, use hand and power tools, work on small components, and perform other physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily station operations, including news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
• Install and maintain broadcast and IT equipment at studio facilities, transmitter sites, remote broadcast vehicles, and other remote locations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, make repairs, and 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 for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching 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 enrollment in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician 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