The Engineer will assist the Chief Engineer and Engineering staff with overseeing the day to day operations of the Engineering Department, provide and perform all information technology support for the station, and to assist with installation and setup of other digital broadcast systems. This individual is responsible for administering the IT policies and procedures of the company, maintaining servers, printers, VPN, wireless access points, VOIP systems, domain controllers and PC workstations. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
- Assist Chief Engineer
- Work closely with Chief to implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
- Manage user accounts through Active Directory
- Manage and assist users with E-mail and desktop support
- Install, manage and maintain servers and workstations with various Windows and Linux OS
- Administer antivirus and similar support systems
- Serve Engineering, News, Production, Promotion, and Sales Departments by providing quality support services
- Manage and maintain News production server system, News content storage and playout system, graphics and editing systems
- Install and maintain networking infrastructure
- Maintain VOIP systems to include SIP integrations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
- Strong Information Technology background and networking skills required
- Microsoft and Cisco certifications are a plus
- Experience with remote desktop applications and VPN required
- Knowledge and experience with Adobe editing systems required
- Experience in broadcast television or a related field a plus
- Experience with AV switching, video encoding/decoding and file transcoding a plus
- Fluency in English; strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Engineer / IT Systems / Network person must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Broadcast Engineer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
