IT Specialist
Core
Full-time IT Specialist responsible for day-to-day hands-on maintenance of a TV station's technical equipment, including broadcast hardware, industry-specific software, and computer-based IT systems for a 24/7 news operation.
Role type
IT Specialist (Broadcast/TV Station)
Builds
Maintains and supports the technical infrastructure for local news gathering, studio operations, transmitter sites, and remote broadcast vehicles.
Domain
Broadcast Television / Local News
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware maintenance, Network administration, Active Directory management, Troubleshooting, Technical documentation, Project planning, Physical labor (lifting, climbing, wiring)
Preferred skills
Ability to work under pressure, Initiative, Time management
Technologies
Microsoft Active Directory, Broadcast hardware, Industry-specific software
Responsibilities
Support daily news operations and IT systems; Install and maintain equipment at studios, transmitter sites, and remote vehicles; Troubleshoot and repair equipment; Perform security updates and server reboots; Contribute to technical documentation; Perform occasional field work and minor building maintenance.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)