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Broadcast Technologist
Company:
Hearst Television
Industry:
Corporate/Business, Entertainment, Marketing Communications
Job title:
Broadcast Technologist
Job level:
Entry
Job description:
KETV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE, is looking for an Broadcast Technologist 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. You will report to the Director of Engineering and will be responsible for managing and maintaining the local area network utilizing leading edge infrastructure and systems, including Cisco Nexus, Cisco UCS, VMware, DELL/EMC VNXe & Isilon, and CISCO VoIP. You will support specialized on-air broadcast systems; news, graphics and sales production systems, and associated end user systems support. This is a hands-on position in a mid-sized news-oriented broadcast television environment.
Responsibilities:
Windows OS installation and support
Provide technical guidance and support to end users
Office 365 production suite installation/support
System & Application installation/updates
Broadcast Infrastructure maintenance and support
Browser configuration and support
Imaging and systems deployment
Windows Server OS maintenance
Basic LAN/WAN connectivity experience
Active Directory experience in a domain environment
Requirements:
Desktop OS proficiency & understanding
Systems connectivity & functionality
Mobile device knowledge and support
Broadcast Applications knowledge
Advanced troubleshooting / analytical skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities and skill in prioritizing issues
Security awareness & preventative efforts
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in IT
2+ years’ experience in the broadcast environment
Good analytical & technical problem-solving skills
Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines
Good interpersonal and communication skills, positive attitude, team player
Maintain Corporate Standards, Policies, and Procedures
MTA – Fundamentals of IT, MTA – IT Infrastructure preferred
In-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 | 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
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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Posted on:
November 6, 2025