Engineer / IT / Kdlt

Job Description

Engineer / IT - KSFY / Kdlt

About KSFY/KDLT:

Sioux Falls is one of the fastest growing cities in the Upper Midwest and is home to nearly 200,000 people. Healthcare and finance make up much of the workforce in Sioux Falls. There is never a shortage of things to do here. Summers are packed with outdoor festivals and concert events. Many also enjoy the city's nearly 30 miles of bike trails; be sure to stop by the beautiful waterfalls of the Big Sioux River! And winter doesn't mean people hibernate; there are plenty outdoor and indoor activities all winter long. In 2014, the city built a 12,000 seat area that has hosted everything from PBR events, hockey and indoor football, to concerts with names like Paul McCartney, Carrie Underwood and Elton John. The city is also home to a new indoor aquatic center, indoor ice skating facility, basketball arena, and an indoor tennis complex. There is no shortage of places to eat either. Not only is Sioux Falls home to many familiar restaurant chains, it's known for many great locally-owned restaurants. And if you want to get away for the weekend, you can drive to Omaha in three hours, Minneapolis in four and the Black Hills in five.

KSFY/KDLT is an award-winning television operation serving viewers in the eastern half of South Dakota as well as portions of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa. The stations operate from a new studio in downtown Sioux Falls as one rebranded organization called Dakota News Now. The facilities put Dakota News Now on the cutting edge of television and news gathering technology, making it one of the most state-of-the-art television stations in the market and the region. The Dakota News Now team produces 36 hours of news each week. Some of our employees have been here for more than 25 years. For others, this is their first job out of college. It's a great mix that gives us different perspectives while covering the news. People here enjoy the work they do, and everyone steps up to the plate during major news events like breaking news and severe weather.

Learn more about Dakota News Now & Sioux Falls here: https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/page/ksfykdlt-careers/

Job Summary/Description:

KSFY/KDLT, a Gray Television owned, ABC/NBC/FOX affiliate in Sioux, SD, is seeking an Engineer. Position requires a full knowledge of station operations and technical layout, with a strong emphasis on broadcast news. Must possess good interpersonal communications skills, both oral and written, and be fully computer literate with understanding of IT or networking. Comprehensive knowledge of RF signals, transmission mechanics, mechanical engineering, and studio technical equipment operation. Technical skill enabling diagnosis to the module level required with the ability to diagnose to the electrical component level a plus. Requires competent knowledge of broadcast signal flow with the ability to quickly identify key points of failure and bypass faults with minimal system down time.

Additional duties will be managing all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post editing systems, field production support and transmission of live/taped events and programs. Have expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in an assist in emergency situations. Performs regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc. Documents and executes necessary corrective actions. Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems and report them to the managers. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and communication with other departments by maintaining discrepancy logs and equipment incident reports and regularly auditing these documents to identify areas where performance or process needs to improve. Assist Chief Engineer in overseeing and implementing Engineering projects. Must be able to insert and remove control room rack equipment weighing 25-50 pounds with the help of another employee. Maintains building needs. Have a working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems. Familiar with networking routing and IP addressing. Manage the maintenance and repair of all company facilities associated with our station. This includes HVAC, generators, security systems, satellite dishes, electrical, hardware, etc. Manage the maintenance and repair of the towers, antennas, and transmission lines/connections. Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and provide on-call services 24/7.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ Must have at least 3 years of working experience in broadcast engineering. A Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related is preferred but is not required. On-the-job and/or formal training in repairing Broadcast Transmitters. Display and maintain professional appearance, based on station standards and professional demeanor. Strong leadership skills and ability to operate and adapt in high-pressure situations. Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits. Must have a clean driving record.

KSFY/KDLT-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

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

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KSFY/KDLT-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv36e7-52-15-235-28-42 in your application.