Broadcast IT Specialist

Job Description Gulf Coast News, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is looking for an IT Specialist 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 Specialist reports to the IT Manager 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 and AdministrationMaintain imaging machines, updating firmware and managing hardware inventoryAssist the IT Manager with systems upgrades and new platform deploymentsProvide technical guidance to end-users and mobile device supportMaintain LAN/IT infrastructure, installation and support of network hardware and softwareOccasional travel to transmitter and other company sitesAnalyze 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 preferredPrior experience with a large user baseExperience in the television broadcast setting preferredExperience with networked, stand-alone printers and digital copiersEnterprise and web-based applicationsVPN, Cisco equipment, TCP/IP and subnets, NAS, LAN ManagementCommunications skills and customer-service attitudeKnowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systemsHigher education in technology, SBE certification or related military experience will be consideredIn person attendance is required 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 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