Maintenance Technician

WMTW/WPXT, the ABC and CW affiliate in Westbrook, Maine, has an opening for an experienced Broadcast Maintenance Utility Technician. The Maintenance Utility Technician position is a hybrid position that involves master control operations and assisting with engineering projects. You will work with the engineering team to maintain, repair and upgrade equipment covering all aspects of our operation from IT Systems as well as Broadcast Systems. You will report to our Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

Vacation and sick time coverage in Master Control
Support station IT operations under the direction of the IT manager, Assistant Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering
Work to support important on-air systems and workflows including news, production and broadcast systems and equipment
Assist users with installing and using new software features and apply updated services and implement OS upgrades
Conduct troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation and cabling tasks

Requirements

Basic knowledge of electronics and component repair
Knowledge of computer, computer systems and basic IP networking
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
Skills with video production, microwave systems, and IT infrastructure
Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.; climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces
Work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
Carpentry and knowledge of building trades a plus
Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered
Will train the right candidate

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 | 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