Morning Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Engineer

WCSH-TV, NEWS CENTER Maine, a TEGNA company, is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer to join our team, providing essential technical support to WCSH. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of TV/Digital production, transmission, and computer-based equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the dynamic field of multimedia broadcasting, with room for growth and professional development within our team. NOTE: This is a morning shift position 4am-12:30pm Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities:
Ensure smooth day to day operations of our television station, encompassing all aspects of daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
Perform maintenance and repairs on cameras, audio equipment, video routers, editing systems, intercoms, and traditional broadcast applications.
Maintain, upgrade and support broadcast and IT environments throughout the station including support for departments such as sales, news, television production and broadcast studios.
Provide technical support to all operational users and consult with engineering management and fellow engineers on technical issues.
Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware, software, peripherals, network servers, printers, storage, routers, switches, LAN cabling, system security and virus protection.
Create and update wiring documentation and system configuration documentation.
Stay informed about technological advancements in software, hardware, networking, media storage, television broadcasting and studio production.
Constructively works with other departments to solve problems.
Perform occasional light building maintenance and handle other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects.
Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining television broadcast equipment.
Knowledgeable about radio equipment and electronics used for transmitting signals compliant with the FCC regulations.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must have good project management skills including planning, documenting and execution along with follow up and final reporting of project status.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey the status of issues, provide progress updates and propose solutions to challenging technical issues.
Prior experience in television broadcast and/or network IT preferred.
Competence in installing and maintaining computer systems and network equipment.
Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be available occasionally for on-call schedule.