Broadcast IT​/Technician

IT/Broadcast Technician

KWES TV is looking for an IT/Broadcast Technician to join our talented team and play a key role in keeping our broadcast operations running smoothly. As part of our technical team, you'll be at the forefront of supporting both IT and broadcast systems—ensuring our broadcast equipment and network operations to deliver top-quality content to our viewers. This role offers the perfect opportunity for someone with a strong background in IT systems, hardware, and broadcast technology to make their mark in a fast-paced media environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support IT and Broadcast Systems:
  Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize IT systems, servers, networks, and broadcast equipment that ensure seamless broadcast operations
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Broadcast Systems:
  Oversee the performance of broadcast systems, ensure top-quality audio/video, and resolve any issues quickly during live or recorded broadcasts.
• Content Ingestion and Storage:
  Assist in managing content workflows—ingesting, storing, and retrieving data on broadcast servers and cloud systems with focus on data integrity.
• Install and Configure Equipment:
  Manage and install broadcast equipment like cameras, servers, routers, switches, encoders, and control systems.
• Support Digital Streaming Operations:
  Collaborate with the digital streaming team to ensure smooth hardware and software operations.
• Solve Problems Under Pressure:
  Respond to technical issues with speed and precision, ensuring minimal downtime during live broadcasts.
• Collaborate Across Teams:
  Work closely with production, technical, and other departments to improve broadcast operations and address technical challenges.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  Help improve and streamline our broadcast and IT infrastructure as needed.

Requirements:

• Education & Experience:
  
  A degree in IT or 1-3 years of experience in a broadcast/IT environment.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of broadcast equipment (servers, routers, switches, encoders), IT systems, and networking protocols.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  A natural ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues quickly and efficiently.
• IT Security Knowledge:
  Familiarity with IT security best practices, including firewalls, antivirus tools, and network monitoring.
• Adaptability Under Pressure:
  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, especially during live broadcasts.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working across multiple teams.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work at heights (on ladders) as necessary.
• Availability:
  Our work is 24/7, and you must be able to respond quickly to emergencies or technical issues as they arise.

Why Join KWES TV?

• Impact:
  Be part of a growing, innovative company that is part of the TEGNA family, a leader in local broadcast media.
• Professional Growth:
  Work in an environment that offers opportunities to learn and grow, with exposure to the latest broadcast technologies.
• Work-Life Balance:
  We offer a supportive work culture.

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.

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