Broadcast Technician

Broadcast Technician

WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WZZM-TV Grand Rapids, the TEGNA ABC in Grand Rapids seeks a full-time Broadcast Engineer to join the Technology team. This position is responsible for the day-to-day hands-on maintenance of the station's technical equipment including traditional broadcast hardware and industry specific software.

The ideal candidate can balance multiple ongoing projects while addressing the immediate maintenance needs of a 24/7 operation. If you enjoy problem solving, are a people person, like solving technical/IT challenges and enjoy communicating, we want to hear from you. Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations required.

Responsibilities:

• Support day to day operations of station including all daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
• Install and maintain broadcast and IT equipment at studio facilities, transmitter site, in remote broadcast vehicles, and at other remote locations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, making repairs or implementing workarounds as needed.
• Perform routine security updates and reboots of broadcast servers.
• Contribute to technical documentation that accurately represents installed equipment.
• Occasional field work on remote productions.
• Minor building-related maintenance tasks occasionally required.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience in broadcast engineering or related.
• Strong organizational, communications, and time-management skills. Able to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative, and work well with others.
• Solid understanding of current computer hardware, network technologies, and Microsoft's Active Directory environment.
• Ability to plan technical projects and clearly communicate the status of problems, provide updates to progress on projects, and offer solutions to technical issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Available on call.
• Ability to lift up to 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.

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io

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