Broadcast IT Engineer

Tegna • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

WZDX-TV Huntsville, a TEGNA FOX station, is seeking a full-time Broadcast Engineer to join its Technology team. The position handles day-to-day, hands-on maintenance of station technical equipment, including traditional broadcast hardware and industry-specific software. The ideal candidate can balance multiple ongoing projects while meeting the immediate maintenance needs of a 24/7 operation. The role involves technical problem-solving and communication, and requires a current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

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 collaborate 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.
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
• 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.

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 minor building-related maintenance tasks occasionally.

Benefits

• Two 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 employee contributions of 1%–80% of pay on a pre-tax basis; contributions up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% company match and are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments per year through Teladoc for employees and eligible family members, regardless of medical plan participation.
• 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