Multimedia Technician

Pittsburgh, PAOnsiteFull TimePosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

news-gathering equipment
editing systems
infrastructure
end user support
production equipment
lighting systems
transmitter sites
microwave sites
signal distribution
routing systems

Nice to have

SBE
SMPTE
DINFOS

Role summary

WTAE-TV, a Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician. This role involves maintaining station equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution, providing technical and IT support for all station operations. Responsibilities include managing news-gathering and production equipment, IT systems, and broadcast infrastructure such as transmitter sites, microwave systems, and signal distribution. The position reports to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician. You will maintain the station’s equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution. This position provides technical and IT support for all station efforts. You will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Job Responsibilities

News-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, DSNG, and CNG vehicles, editing systems, and support devices

IT systems and associated hardware and software. This includes infrastructure and end user support

Production equipment including robotic camera systems, automated production systems, play out servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather systems, audio/intercom, and other gear used in production

Transmitter sites, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and on-air automation systems

Qualifications Requirements:

Excellent troubleshooting skills, able to plan and execute equipment installation, research/design, and detailed documentation of work

Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems

Networking support of various LAN/WAN devices and systems

In depth knowledge of video production/television systems

Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members

Must possess a positive attitude and driven by successful problem solving

Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned

Capable of following instructions, verbal and written

Able to sit or stand for long periods of time

Able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces

Valid driver’s license; position requires travel to remote transmitter and microwave sites

Equivalent related work experience in a Television/Video/IT environment will be considered

SBE/SMPTE/IT Certification is a plus.

Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That is why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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