Hearst

Product Support Specialist Tech 1

Hearst  •  Greensboro, NC (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Position Summary:

We are looking for a customer service oriented Technical Product Support Specialist to provide technical support to users in an efficient and accurate manner. You will be considered as the company’s front line and you will solve basic to complex technical software and hardware problems for our software as well as third party software. The goal is to make sure that customer value is maintained to the standards set forth by the company.

Essential Job Functions & Duties:

  • Provide telephone support to end-users experiencing technical difficulties
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues remotely
  • Research end-user questions
  • Guide, with confidence and composure, end-users through corrective measures
  • Identify and escalate support situations requiring urgent attention
  • Track and route support requests via computerized ticketing system; thoroughly document resolutions
  • Prepare activity reports
  • Stay current with product upgrades, system information, and business updates

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent oral communication and organizational skills
  • Determination to deliver superior customer service
  • Ability to understand, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office & Windows (Windows Operating Systems: XP, 7 & 10; Windows Remote Desktop application)
  • Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
  • Understanding of mid-high level technical concepts
  • Bilingual!

Education:

  • AAS or BS – Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology or similar field (equivalent background experience will be considered)
  • Microsoft A+ or other computer certifications highly desired
  • An understanding of automotive technology or medium/heavy-duty mechanics is a plus

Experience

  • 2 years of IT or technical help desk and/or PC support experience highly preferred
Hearst

About Hearst

As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.

Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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