WXOW and its sister stations are seeking a highly motivated IT Specialist for its award-winning, state of the art broadcast facility. As a key member of the IT team, the IT Specialist will provide and perform all information technology support under the supervision of the Regional IT Manager for the stations including IT policies and procedures, equipment maintenance for WAN/LAN/VPN, wireless access points, domain controllers, Cisco VOIP phone systems and PC workstations.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Active Directory management

• Desktop support for local and remote users

• Design, implement and maintain computer/network security policies

• Work with corporate engineering and 3rd party vendors to configure, install, and maintain switches, routers, servers, NAS and other hardware and software

• Provide capital budgetary support and advice for selection and replacement of equipment

Skills preferences and requirements: 

• Degree in IT related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required

• Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and other industry certifications are a plus

• Experience with Active Directory administration, remote desktop applications, VPN, and Google Workspace desired

• Experience in broadcast television or a related field preferred

• Experience with Imagine automation, Ross Overdrive and Vantage transcoding system a plus

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crawling may be required for cable installations. Position requires a driver's license. Travel to sister stations Eau Claire, Wausau and Madison, and other company properties is required. Typical hours are Monday-Friday; however, all engineering staff and IT staff are on call 24/7. Regional IT Manager will set after hour policies.