WLS Broadcast IT Specialist

WLS Broadcast IT Specialist

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States. For more information, see the full description below.

WLS-TV’s (ABC 7 Chicago) Broadcast IT Specialist, located in Chicago, Illinois, will perform an integral role implementing, maintaining, and supporting all departments and day‑to‑day operations in the facility required to deliver our product to the viewers on multiple platforms.

• Collaborate with the technology team on maintenance and integration of new technologies with existing infrastructure, ensuring conformity to company standards, security policies, and regulations.
• Troubleshoot and remediate complex systems in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive, live production and broadcast operation. Analyze root cause to determine operational or technical issues and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Write and collaborate on technical documentation and standard operating procedures written for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Interact with end users in News, Programming, Production and Creative Services on systems. Provide direction and training during day‑to‑day operations.
• Plan and execute technical requirements for local and remote special events.
• Other duties as directed by the Technology Department.
• Work flexible hours; non‑regular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required due to the 24x7x365 broadcast operation.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• 3 years of experience in Broadcast IT systems.
• Effective communication ability with the Technology team and across the organization at all levels.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with Active Directory, Apple, Linux, Microsoft desktop/server environments, TCP/IP, Cisco networking, firewalls, server virtualization, and SAN infrastructure.
• In‑depth experience supporting a broad range of technologies such as mobile devices, laptops, desktops, and enterprise‑class servers.

• Highly organized and capable of monitoring and responding to high volumes of electronic communication.
• Proficiency with one or more scripting languages such as VB/.BAT/Power Shell and experience with MS SQL database management.
• Familiarity with application packaging and deployment using Microsoft SCCM or similar tools.

The hiring range for this position in Chicago, IL is $95,500 to $128,000 per year. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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