IT ENGINEER - KTIV

FOX Carolina News•Sioux City, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

KTIV is looking for an IT Engineer for our TV station in Sioux City, Iowa. This is a fast-paced, forward-thinking, fun operation with plenty of room to grow and learn new things.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Electronics or Computer Science, or equivalent training and/or experience
Two years of experience maintaining technical equipment in a television broadcast or post-production facility preferred
Must possess a positive work attitude, be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic, and have the ability to work well with others
Ability to prioritize and make changes to work plans without loss of efficiency or composure, all while managing multiple projects
Ability to communicate efficiently with varying disciplines and personalities
Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to articulate the troubleshooting process to peers
Strong IT knowledge of computer networking, hardware and software maintenance, and virtual computing platforms is required
Comprehensive understanding of production workflows in television – operational familiarity with multiple NRCS, NLE, and automation platforms
Desire to learn and evaluate new technologies, systems, and workflows
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to include overnights, weekends, holidays, and on-call in support of a 24x7x365 Broadcast operation
Ability to travel to remote broadcast sites, as needed
Must be able to insert and remove control room rack equipment weighing 25-50 pounds with the help of another employee
Must have a clean driving record

Responsibilities

Performs troubleshooting of hardware and software problems on all Broadcast equipment.
Provides prompt service in support of the daily News Department operations and other station departments.
Performs preventative maintenance as appropriate on equipment.
Installs, updates, and documents needed equipment changes to support the operational requirements of the facility.
Respond to, communicate, manage, and track on-air technical issues as they arise in a live 24/7 production environment with the appropriate sense of urgency.
Collaborate with engineering management to identify technical needs, design workflows/systems, and implement solutions.
Follow station, company, and industry standards for installation and documentation of new systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring