WVTM Broadcast IT Specialist
Hearst
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Description
WVTM, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, is looking for an IT Specialist to join our station. The IT Specialist will help oversee station IT operations and work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. This position performs daily maintenance on computers, virtual systems, network infrastructure and printers while providing user support across the station. You will report to the ((manager title)).
Responsibilities
- Support user needs across all departments, including News, Creative Services, Sales and Administration.
- Maintain imaging machines, update firmware and manage hardware inventory.
- Assist the IT Manager with system upgrades and new platform deployments.
- Provide technical guidance to end users and support mobile devices.
- Maintain LAN and IT infrastructure, including the installation and support of network hardware and software.
- Travel occasionally to news bureau, transmitter and translator locations.
- Analyze and implement corporate data backup, disaster recovery and security procedures.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of managed network switches and network architecture concepts.
- VMware, Cisco or Microsoft certifications preferred.
- Prior experience supporting a large user base.
- Experience in a television broadcast setting preferred.
- Experience with networked and stand-alone printers and digital copiers.
- Experience supporting enterprise and web-based applications.
- Knowledge of VPN, Cisco equipment, TCP/IP, subnets, NAS and LAN management.
- Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems.
- Higher education in technology, SBE certification or related military experience will be considered.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to 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, 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
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
Pay for this role
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