Multimedia Technician at CDS Global US

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Troubleshooting, Equipment Installation, Desktop Operating Systems, Server Operating Systems, LAN/WAN Networking, Video Production, Television Systems, Technical Support, IT Infrastructure, Signal Distribution, On-air Automation, Hardware Maintenance

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

WTAE-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a full-time TV/Multimedia Engineering Technician. You will maintain the station’s equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution. This position provides technical and IT support for all station efforts. You will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer. Job Responsibilities * News-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, DSNG, and CNG vehicles, editing systems, and support devices * IT systems and associated hardware and software. This includes infrastructure and end user support * Production equipment including robotic camera systems, automated production systems, play out servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather systems, audio/intercom, and other gear used in production * Transmitter sites, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and on-air automation systems Qualifications Requirements: * Excellent troubleshooting skills, able to plan and execute equipment installation, research/design, and detailed documentation of work * Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems * Networking support of various LAN/WAN devices and systems * In depth knowledge of video production/television systems * Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members * Must possess a positive attitude and driven by successful problem solving * Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned * Capable of following instructions, verbal and written * Able to sit or stand for long periods of time * Able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces * Valid driver’s license; position requires travel to remote transmitter and microwave sites * Equivalent related work experience in a Television/Video/IT environment will be considered * SBE/SMPTE/IT Certification is a plus. * Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) will be considered Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. * Medical | Dental | Vision * 401(k) matching * Emotional Wellness Support * Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * LGBTQ+ Health Services * Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Responsibilities

Maintain station equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution, including news-gathering gear and production systems. Provide comprehensive technical and IT support for all station efforts and infrastructure.