Broadcast Engineer

WNEP TV Wilkes Barre, a TEGNA ABC station, seeks a full-time Broadcast Engineer to join the Technology team.

The ideal candidate can balance multiple ongoing projects while addressing the immediate maintenance needs of a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations of the station, including daily news operations, equipment, and computer-based IT systems.
• Install and maintain broadcast and IT equipment at studio facilities, transmitter sites, remote broadcast vehicles, and other remote locations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, making repairs or implementing workarounds as needed.
• Perform routine security updates and reboots of broadcast servers.
• Contribute to technical documentation that accurately represents installed equipment.
• Occasional field work on remote productions.
• Minor building-related maintenance tasks occasionally required.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in broadcast engineering or a related field.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.
• Solid understanding of current computer hardware, network technologies, and Microsoft's Active Directory environment.
• Ability to plan technical projects and clearly communicate the status of problems, provide updates on project progress, and offer solutions to technical issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Current driver's license and ability to operate a news gathering vehicle.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Access to virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions.