Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WAVE:

WAVE is the first television station to sign on in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and has a rich history of being the area's most trusted source for local news, weather, and sports. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is known across the country for its award-winning journalism and breakthrough investigations. As part of the Gray Media family, WAVE is on the leading edge of innovation, constantly investing in the tools and technology to best serve our audiences on all screens with original and local multi-platform content. WAVE is in the heart of downtown Louisville, where technology, filmmaking, tourism, sports, education, health, and music make Louisville one of the most industry-diverse metro areas in the nation.

Job Summary/Description:

WAVE-TV, a Gray Media-owned affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Broadcast/IT Engineer. The position will support all programming and post-production at WAVE. The engineer will perform quality control measurements to ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained for broadcast and assist local production teams as needed. Duties will include troubleshooting, maintaining, installing studio and editing, and IT equipment, and working with Transmitter equipment. The Broadcast/IT Engineer interacts daily with News and Production staff and will be required to follow all WAVE/Gray and FCC standards and guidelines. Join our team now and experience a once-in-a-career-type opportunity.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Support all engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events and programs.
- Work with technology staff to implement and maintain "crossover" computer systems for Audio/Video Systems.
- Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production automation systems.
- Perform regular maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
- Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts-corrects and documents technical problems.
- Work with the IT Director to design, implement, and maintain computer systems, licensing, and network security.
- Assist with implementing Engineering projects.
- Assist with building maintenance needs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Associate's Degree in Electronics or Computer Science or higher.
- 2 Years experience with Windows operating systems, e-mail systems, FTP Servers, TCP/IP networking.
- Knowledge of Broadcast A/V equipment combined with serial and IP communication and control.
- Have good people skills to work with the other departments.
- Must have knowledge of the engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/taped events and programs.
- Have working knowledge regarding equipment, IT technology, systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations.
- Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including automation, server, and desktop operating systems.
- A degree in broadcast engineering or a related field/experience is preferred.
- Valid Driver's license.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WAVE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.