WGRZ, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Buffalo, NY has an opening for a Broadcast/IT Engineer to maintain and support all media distribution platforms, including but not limited to broadcast technology, operations and IT. The ideal candidate can balance multiple ongoing projects while addressing the immediate maintenance needs of a 24/7 operation. If you’re looking to expand your skills in one of the most exciting regions of Western New York, then we’d love to have you.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day operations of our broadcast stations including daily news operations, studio equipment and IT systems.
- Maintain and repair satellite/microwave ENG equipment, cameras, switchers, graphic systems, audio equipment, routers, editing systems, intercoms, display monitors and traditional desktop services.
- Maintain, upgrade and support broadcast and IT environments throughout the station including the sales and news department, television production and broadcast studios.
- Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware, software and peripherals including PCs and PC applications and virus protection.
- Maintain Windows Servers and Active Directory in a complex LAN and WAN computing environment.
- Maintain knowledge and stay current on technological advances including computer software and hardware, media and entertainment technologies, television broadcasting, studio production and workstation products.
- Create and maintain wiring documentation and system configuration documentation.
- Provide light building maintenance and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years TV broadcasting experience is a plus.
- Great customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical end users.
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain television broadcast and IT equipment.
- Previous television broadcast and/or network IT experience preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills-ability to plan technical projects and clearly communicate the status of problems, provide updates to progress on projects, and offer solutions to technical issues.
- Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision.
- Must possess strong personal interaction skills, good communication skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Ability to work various hours and days including nights, weekends, and Holidays. Available for 24/7 on-call as needed.
- Ability to lift 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 downtown Buffalo, and the ability to travel to the transmitter in South Wales when needed; and if needed, work overnight, weekends, overtime hours in order to meet the needs of a 24/7 heavy news operation.
- Must have a good driving record and able to drive company vehicles.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
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 receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
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 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 askhr@tegna.com
