Media/IT Specialist

Pioneer PBS in Granite Falls is seeking a Media/IT Specialist.

 

Join an Emmy-winning public broadcasting station and specialize in hands-on project implementation, serving Pioneer PBS employees with the technology and tools to execute their jobs, from production and communications to administration and master control operations. Pioneer PBS is seeking a full-time Media/IT Specialist at their Granite Falls, MN location. The position opens immediately, and business hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., but the applicant must be able to work varying hours and weekends as projects dictate. This position reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.

The successful candidate for this position has completed or is working to complete a degree in a technical field or at least 4 years of IT/Media or broadcast experience and who has intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Drive and various databases, video storage, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a high priority. Training on internal software will be provided as needed to complete job duties. The ability and willingness to learn new software as required and adapt quickly to all work situations is crucial. Applicant must have excellent organizational skills in preparing work guidelines and schedules, as well as records, reports, and inventory control.

The applicant must have the ability to operate test equipment, interpret results, and collaborate on corrective actions. We are seeking an individual who is self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, yet take direction and work successfully in a team environment. All employees must have the ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment as well as maintain a neat, clean, safe, and organized workplace.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

    • Maintain an up-to-date asset inventory including computers, operating systems, software, and licensing.
    • Discuss issues, provide suggestions and researched potentials costs of those potential solutions.
    • Troubleshoot computer, network and media/broadcast issues that arise and communicate potential solutions with CTO and designated teams.
  • Ability to provide clear information on maintenance needs and all expenses related to fixes to CTO for approval.
  • Must be able to quickly determine potential solutions to complex problems and emergency situations.
    • Routine maintenance of hardware and software, such as planning for and performing software upgrades and file backups on the network.
    • Assist limited computer users through phone, email, virtually or in person as assigned.
    • Prepare documents for easy how to’s and train users to work with new computer hardware or software.
    • Set up or repair various equipment, computer equipment and related devices.
    • Assist engineering team in various larger scale projects.
    • Research industry trends on equipment and present findings to CTO for future planning.

You will join a team of talented, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who love sharing the story of small towns and farming communities in the region. They operate out of a state-of-the-art facility, located in Granite Falls, MN, where they embrace changing technology, creativity, and humor.

Pioneer PBS has been in operation for over 50 years.

A complete job description is available on Pioneer PBS’s website www.pioneer.org. This is a full-time hourly position. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: yourtv@pioneer.org, to the attention of the Chief Technology Officer.

Pioneer PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer