IT Specialist 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 Administration
- Maintain imaging machines, updating firmware and managing hardware inventory
- Assist the IT Manager with systems upgrades and new platform deployments
- Provide technical guidance to end-users and mobile device support
- Maintain LAN/IT infrastructure, installation and support of network hardware and software
- Occasional travel to transmitter and other company sites
- Analyze 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 preferred
- Prior experience with a large user base
- Experience in the television broadcast setting preferred
- Experience with networked, stand-alone printers and digital copiers
- Enterprise and web-based applicationsVPN, Cisco equipment, TCP/IP and subnets, NAS, LAN Management
- Communications skills and customer-service attitude
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems
- Higher education in technology, SBE certification or related military experience will be considered
- In person attendance is required
Values in ActionAt 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:- Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
