Technology Support Specialist (Temporary)

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.

Division Story

A+E’s Technology team is deep-rooted in the heart of our business. We have great people and great technologies, and together we take on the toughest challenges. As innovators, we choose to iterate, pivot, and adapt quickly. We’ve reinvented the way A+E leverages technology to produce and sell world-class content. We’ve modernized our core solutions and embraced a cloud first approach. Perched on the virtues of our “Technology Code”, we make technology better, create solutions together, and most of all, we have fun with it. Our team members are motivated individuals who help each other do remarkable things every day. Together we deliver best-in-class solutions that transform the way A+E works. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

THE ROLE: Technology Support Specialist (Temporary)

A+E Global Media is hiring a Tier 2 Technology Support Specialist to serve as the primary on-site IT partner for our Stamford office while also supporting employees across our other locations remotely. This is a highly visible role supporting executives and media/production teams in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who combines strong technical troubleshooting with exceptional customer service, calm under pressure, and great judgment.

This role is a great fit if you thrive supporting VIP/executive users and can run point independently as the on-site IT owner in ST.

As the only dedicated on-site technology resource in Stamford, you will serve as the primary IT point of contact for the office, owning Tier 2 escalations end-to-end and ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.

More About What You’ll Do

Tier 2 technical support & escalations (60%)

Deliver high-touch in-person (ST) and remote support; triage, troubleshoot, and coordinate escalations for VIP users.

Endpoint readiness & documentation (20%)

Keep endpoints compliant and supportable; create and maintain clear documentation to reduce repeat requests (“shift left”).

Quality & reporting (10%)

Meet SLAs, KPIs, and CSAT with strong ticket quality; use our ITSM tool to report trends and share insights with leadership.

Training, onboarding & projects (10%)

Support onboarding and user training; assist with local office initiatives and broader IT projects.

Working Hours

This is a fully in-office role based in our Stamford office. Candidates must be able to commute reliably and work on-site five days per week.

Standard hours are Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (local time) (7-hour shift + 1-hour lunch), with occasional adjustments based on business needs. On-call rotation: two weeks every six weeks.

Basic Requirements

Must have technical experience:

• Windows 11 and macOS
• Microsoft 365 / Office 365
• Active Directory / Azure AD
• Endpoint management: Intune/SCCM and JAMF
• ITSM ticketing systems: Freshservice, ServiceNow, or similar
• Business applications: Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, Box, OneDrive, Parallels
• 3–5 years of experience in an IT support role

Must-have Behaviors

• Confident, professional support for executives and VIP users
• Strong customer mindset with a drive to improve the experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by prioritizing and multitasking
• Clear ownership, seeing issues through to full resolution
• Prompt, accurate communication with users and third-party partners
• Strong organization, planning, and follow-through

Preferred

• ITIL V4 Certification | Microsoft Certification | Mac Certification
• Experience working in broadcast/media

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel locally within the Stamford/Greenwich area to provide on-site technology support as needed, including approximately quarterly visits to the President's residence.

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Global Media on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third-party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months.

Compensation

Contract Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00

The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role.

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors

such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and

experience. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.