Media Technology Engineer | Ingenieur:in Medientechnik
Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Job Summary
As a Media Technology Engineer at WDR, you will serve as a critical technical expert within the Service and Support department in Cologne. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve providing independent user support for editorial and production-related IT workstations, coordinating various technical trades during complex troubleshooting, and maintaining sophisticated media systems. You will play a key role in the administration and configuration of IT products, manage external service providers, and assist in the planning and realization of technical projects. This role is unique for its cross-media scope, supporting production workflows across radio, television, and internet platforms. It offers a dynamic environment where you will optimize internal service processes and ensure stable technical conditions for live broadcasts and events. The position is ideal for service-oriented professionals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges under pressure while contributing to a major public broadcasting mission.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree (e.g., in Media Technology, Media Informatics) or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in information and communication technologies
- Experience in production IT and operational workflows for planning, production, and distribution of cross-media content
- Experience in creating technical documentation and written reports
- Experience in coordinating external service providers and technical trades
- Experience in user support within editorial or production environments
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to work at changing locations and flexible duty times is required. The role is based in Cologne.
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