BROADCAST IT ENGINEER - WIFR

WIFR is looking for a full-time Broadcast IT Engineer for our television station in Rockford, Illinois. This position combines IT Engineering as well as Broadcast Engineering. The engineer is responsible for areas of end-user support, including building and maintaining Windows desktops and laptops, managing servers, printers, backups, end-user applications, basic IP networking skills, cabling, and all other related systems and equipment. The engineer will also train in areas of broadcast transmission equipment, be responsible for audio-visual equipment repair, and basic building maintenance, where needed.

Requirements

• Provide all areas of desktop client support for local and remote employees
• Build and manage Windows desktops and laptops
• Build and manage Windows servers, file shares, backups, and plans for disaster recovery
• Manage local Active Directory user accounts, passwords, and access to local resources
• Set up work areas, including docking stations, monitors, and printers
• Install and support Microsoft Office and other client applications
• Work with local engineering management and corporate IT to support local employees’ use of company applications
• Work with broadcast engineers and newsroom staff to support news operations
• Work with local engineering management and corporate IT to administer, install, and troubleshoot network equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls
• Maintain station phone system and voicemail, to include adding/removing employees
• Process trouble tickets in the company's helpdesk system
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO