Maintenance Technician - WPXI TV Job at Cox Media Group in Pittsburgh

Maintenance Technician - WPXI TV

WPXI TV Pittsburgh is looking for a Maintenance Technician who will be involved in the installation, troubleshooting and support of the infrastructure and systems within the broadcast facility. The candidate must have a passion for broadcast engineering/IT and be comfortable with current media technologies, concepts and emerging trends (i.e., Broadcast technology as software, Streaming, OTT, Cloud Computing, etc.). This Position reports to the Engineering Manager for television.

Installation, configuration and maintenance of critical on-air video, audio, signal processing and transmission systems

Troubleshoot and repair a variety of TV broadcast and production equipment

Provide operational support for end-users; respond to help desk tickets and calls

Interface with third party vendors and support technicians

Lead, execute, and complete projects as directed by management

Cable installation and termination

All other duties as assigned

Possess strong engineering, IT/networking, and troubleshooting skills

Be able to reimage or build up servers and desktop computers at the OS level

Have experience with RF equipment such as broadcast transmitters and microwave equipment

Demonstrate excellence in documentation and system drawing

Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Be a self-starter and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a part of a diverse team

Be project oriented, organized and able to list previously executed projects from concept to completion

Demonstrate the ability to pivot and manage changing priorities and tight deadlines

Be willing to expand knowledge of emerging broadcast industry concepts/technologies

Have a reliable mode of transportation (public transportation is not suitable)

Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

AutoCAD and Visio software

Avid & iNews, Imagine, Evertz, RTS, Ignite

Remote access systems (LogMeIn, TeamViewer, VNC, etc.)

Automated Production Control software

Broadcast Automation Systems and related equipment

Newsroom NRCS/MAM Systems

Adobe Creative Software Products

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.