Wfaa-Tv

Tegna • Dallas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. TEGNA WFAA-TV seeks a Systems IT Specialist. The position is responsible for the integration, maintenance, operation, and support of broadcast and business information technology systems and reports to the Supervisor of Technology & Operations. The position will support broadcast-centric software and hardware as well as traditional desktop and file and print services.

Requirements

• Have experience with or knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, Bomgar and Service Now Ticketing in a complex LAN and WAN computing environment.
• Other system includes Teams, ZOOM, Delinea, Nutanix, ENPS, cloud base storage, WO Traffic, Bitcentral Oasis, Cisco network switches and network circuits.
• Computer Science or IT related degree or equivalent education and experience
• Solid understanding of current computer hardware, network technologies, and Microsoft’s Active Directory environment
• Understanding of file-based multimedia technologies and video edit systems is a plus
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical end users.
• The ability to implement system servers and corporate sponsored system into the environment.
• Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., 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
• Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Dallas, TX and must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day operations of broadcast information technology systems, software, and equipment.
• Maintain, upgrade, and support broadcast Information Technology.
• Troubleshoot and repair computer server hardware, software and peripherals, including network servers, storage, network operating systems, PCs and PC applications, LAN cabling, system security and virus protection.
• Support network security, access rights, naming standards, scripts, and software upgrades.
• Create and maintain wiring documentation, and system configuration documentation. Provide network connectivity drawing of the building and remote sites.
• Maintain knowledge and stay current on technological advances including computer software and hardware, media and entertainment technologies, and workstation products.
• Willing to train on IT and Broadcast system operation and maintenance to service all aspects of the operation.
• Responsible for IT security compliance including but not limited to disaster contingency, patching management for software and operating system (OS) updates, and IT equipment inventory administration.
• Work closely with the Technology and Operations, Sales, News and corporate IT support.
• Effectively communicate the status of problems, provide updates to progress on projects, and offer solutions to technical issues.
• Liaise with third party vendors (e.g., equipment vendors and software providers) during issue resolution and new platform evaluations.

Benefits

• 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 offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
• 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
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree