IT Broadcast Engineer

Are you ready to combine your IT background with media engineering skills? WANE TV has an immediate opening for a full-time IT Broadcast Engineer. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide daily and ongoing engineering maintenance and operational support for our operation, located in Fort Wayne, IN.

Experience and Skills:

Knowledge of current news operations, media production, streaming, and IT systems, including Ross Xpression graphical systems, ENPS newsroom, Bitcentral production and playout, studio and control room equipment, cameras, wired and wireless audio gear, airpath systems, satellite reception, and streaming encoders, etc.

Dante audio, Ross Xpression/ and LED Videowalls/ Processors experience a plus

Troubleshooting skills and ability to understand system drawings

Must be able to read and understand schematic and signal-flow diagrams

Knowledge of remote feed technology, including TVU, LiveU, etc is desirable

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Understanding of IP LAN/VLAN/WAN/VPN networking setups and architecture is a plus

IT skills, including IP networking concepts and equipment, switches, KVMs, network storage systems, RAID systems, administration, Windows and Linux platforms, etc., are desirable

General knowledge of standard television test equipment, including signal generators/analyzers, scopes, etc.

Understanding of software applications for media production and distribution

Good verbal, written, and people skills, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team

Experience in systems integration and installation is a plus

Requirements:

Five (5) years’ experience as an IT technician or broadcast engineer in a media facility is preferred but not required

An associate or bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines is a plus

Knowledge of typical business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Provide general maintenance duties/maintenance support for the station

Fluency in English

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Physical capability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds, work in varied weather conditions, and climb ladders as required

Perform other job-related duties as required

Must pass background screenings to hire

$24 to $26 per hour – commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.

This position will require shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

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