Details:
WGAL-TV, the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA, market has an immediate opening for a Broadcast Technologist. The role of Broadcast Technologist is part of the station Engineering/Tech team responsible primarily for maintaining, repairing, and upgrading equipment utilized in all aspects of our operation from IT systems to cameras and transmitters. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned industry veteran (or even an entry-level candidate with the right mix of skills and interests to work) for a leader in the broadcast industry that has the resources to foster career growth through a combination of training, mentoring, and hands-on experience. You will report to the Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities
The
Broadcast Technologist works with the station Engineering team to maintain,
repair and upgrade equipment covering all aspects of our operation
from acquisition to distribution.
- Proactively
maintain Production equipment including studio cameras, production
switcher, playout servers, graphic devices, lighting systems, audio
consoles and automation systems.
- Facilitate
the operation of News gathering equipment such as ENG cameras, field
gear, trucks (ENG, CSNG, and SNG), and editing systems.
- Responsible
for maintaining remote sites including bureaus, transmitter sites, and
microwave receive sites.
- Support
IT manager with network infrastructure and end user issues.
- Perform
weekly and monthly building and grounds maintenance and facilities
upkeep as required, including but not limited to, systems testing,
storage organization, event setups/teardowns and studio lighting.
- Complete
a wide variety of other duties as assigned.
Diversity Statement
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.
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 you and your family's needs
