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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
The Charlotte-based Tegna Service Center has an opening for a Broadcast Engineer. This position is responsible for integration, maintenance, operation and support of broadcast equipment and reports to the Head of Technology and Operations. This is an hourly position.
Responsibilities:
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to think on their feet, work well with others and be a self-starter. A team player who is focused on quality customer service for internal/external customers.
• Support day-to-day operations of broadcast systems in a primary hub environment that supports the air paths and OTT of all Tegna stations across the US.
• Create and maintain wiring documentation and system configuration documentation.
• Maintain knowledge and stay current on technological advances including television broadcasting and associated broadcast equipment.
• Willing to train, if required, on IT and broadcast system operation and maintenance to service all aspects of the television hub environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on elevated surfaces, pull and install wiring, use had and power tools, work on small components and perform other physical tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications OR equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred.
• Minimum three years' broadcast maintenance experience in a television broadcasting environment or hub.
• In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies including; broadcast distribution, signal processing, routing systems, video servers, media workflows, automation and control.
• Ability to work well and make solid decisions under pressure.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule in support of a 24x7x365 operation.
Benefits:
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.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
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