Operations Technician

Broadcast/IT Engineer

WPTZ/NBC5 seeks a self-motivated, detail oriented, organized, multi-tasking individual for Broadcast / IT Engineering. Successful applicant will be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Job responsibilities include planning, maintenance, and repair of IT and broadcast equipment. PC, network, and computer skills are preferred. The candidate should have a passion for Broadcast/IT Engineering and be comfortable with current and new technology trends.

Located in the scenic Burlington, VT / Plattsburgh, NY market, WPTZ/NBC5 is the leading source for the latest local headlines and live alerts. If you are motivated by working with a talented award-wining team of professionals, look no further! This is a unique opportunity at a station with real momentum in a beautiful part of Norther New England. Best of all, you'll become part of Hearst Television, one of the premier broadcast companies in the country.

At Hearst Television, the communities we represent sit at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our community of employees. We offer industry-leading benefits you need to feel and be your best. From financial wellbeing to personal care, our programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. Our employee resource groups, which are company-wide, promote cultural awareness, career development, community outreach and contribution to Hearst Television business results.

Job Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for daily studio engineering operations including ENG reception and monitoring the technical aspects of our news production.
• Maintains satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems.
• Maintains news-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG/DSNG trucks, editing systems, and support devices.
• Conducts troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation, and cabling tasks.
• PC installation, support, and repair.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Broadcast/IT Engineering or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of Information Technology systems, video servers, digital audio and video switching systems, personal computers, IT networking equipment, and electronic test equipment. Transmitter experience a plus.
• Working effectively with other team members and independently.
• Has the ability work with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work any assigned hours, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work in confined spaces.
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Has the ability to learn specialized software applications.
  

Licensing Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required, and the successful applicant must be insurable.

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Military Broadcast Television Equipment Maintenance (BTVEM) course from Defense Information School (DINFOS) a plus.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Military training and experience in electronics, avionics or related fields will be considered.

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.