Broadcast IT Specialist-WAPT

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title:
IT Manager

Details:

Broadcast IT Specialist

WAPT-TV, the ABC affiliate in Jackson, MS is looking for an IT Manager to join our station. You will help oversee the IT operations at our station and work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. The IT Manager reports to the Director of Engineering and performs daily maintenance on computers, virtual systems, network infrastructure, printers and provides user support.

Responsibilities

Support user needs across all departments, including News, Creative Services, Sales, Engineering and AdministrationMaintain imaging machines, updating firmware and managing hardware inventoryProvide technical guidance to end-users and mobile device supportMaintain LAN/IT infrastructure, installation and support of network hardware and softwareOccasional travel to news bureau, transmitter and translator locationsAnalyze and implement corporate data back-up, disaster recovery and security procedure

Requirements

Working knowledge of managed network switches and architecture conceptsVMWare, Cisco or Microsoft certifications preferredVPN, Cisco equipment, TCP/IP and subnets, and routing. OSPF experience a plusWireshark and Nmap experience Clustered Network Attached Storage Deep understanding of file share permissions and inheritance Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems Knowledge of Linux Python programming experience preferred Prior experience with a large user baseExperience in the television broadcast setting preferredEnterprise and web-based applicationsCommunications skills and customer-service attitudeHigher education in technology, SBE certification or related military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is required

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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
2/16/2024

Closing Date:
3/17/2024

City:
Jackson - 39209

State:
Mississippi

Contact:
Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE

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