• Full Time
  • Anywhere

Huntsville,AL

TEGNA, Inc.

DESCRIPTION

WZDX-TV the TEGNA owned FOX affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer. You will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, system integration, operation, and technical support at the main studio and other remote locations in the Huntsville area. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineering technician, natural problem solver, and excel at helping others with a positive customer service attitude.

Responsibilities: 

  • Support 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 satellite equipment, cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, video routers, editing systems, intercoms, display monitors, and traditional broadcast applications.
  • Provide technical support to all operational users and consult with engineering management and fellow engineers on technical issues.
  • Work closely with the technology team and corporate IT to effectively communicate the status of problems, progress on projects, and offer solutions to technical issues.
  • Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware, software, peripherals, network servers, printers, storage, routers, switches, LAN cabling, system security and virus protection.
  • Create and maintain wiring and system configuration documentation.
  • Maintain knowledge and stay current on technological advances including computer software, hardware, media storage, networking, television broadcasting and studio production.
  • Provide other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

  • Self-starter and able to work efficiently without direct supervision.
  • Understanding of basic television, broadcast, and news operations workflow.
  • Must possess good communication skills, ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and can prioritize multiple projects.
  • BA/BS in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Represents WZDX in a positive manner with the public, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
  • Interact with all departments throughout the facility and keep stakeholders up to date with assigned maintenance tasks.
  • Have a good understanding of desktop operating systems, computer imaging, security patching, networking technologies, user/file permissions, scripting, and software upgrades.
  • Ability to install, maintain and decommission broadcast systems, associated wiring and networking equipment.
  • Able to handle general building and infrastructure repairs.
  • Willing to train on IT and Broadcast systems to service all aspects of the television environment.
  • WZDX is a 24/7 broadcast environment, so applicants must be available to work various hours and days including nights, weekends, and holidays. Available on call.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on elevated surfaces, pull and install wiring, use hand, and power tools, work on small components and perform other physical tasks.

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 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.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit http://www.TEGNA.com.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected] 

 

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