Engineer

Job Description

Engineer

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 KSWO:
KSWO-TV, an ABC affiliate serving southwest Oklahoma and north Texas since 1953, is the only station licensed in Lawton. We lead the market in local news and severe weather coverage with the First Alert Weather team. Our commitment to innovation includes state-of-the-art broadcast technology, full HD newscasts, and a legacy of being first with radar and Doppler systems in the region. Lawton is ideally located between Oklahoma City and Dallas–Fort Worth, offering affordable living, outdoor recreation in the Wichita Mountains, and career growth opportunities in a fast-paced broadcast environment.
Job Summary/Description:
KSWO is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for all areas of the equipment, building, and end user support, including but not limited to repair and maintenance of audio and video equipment in the television station and occasionally in the field - cameras, recording equipment, video servers, switchers, routers, satellite equipment, etc.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Broadcast Engineer will report directly to the Engineer Managers .
• Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, 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
• Maintains building needs and manage the maintenance and repair of all station facilities. This includes HVAC, generators, security systems, satellite dishes, electrical, hardware, etc.
• Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems and familiar with networking
• Assist in overseeing and implementing Engineering projects
• Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and provide on call services
• Display and maintain professional appearance, based on station standards and professional demeanor
• Other duties as necessary assigned by Chief Engineer
• Hours can vary as needed to maintain and repair equipment and finish assigned tasks. Hours can include evenings, overnight, weekends and being on-call as scheduled.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Have customer-focused problem solving abilities
• Must be self-motivated and able to see projects through
• Ability to work under high stress situations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Previous broadcast experience is preferred but is not required - on-the-job training will be provided
Must be able to work in outdoor conditions, on occasion.
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)
KSWO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b9961-216-73-216-43-42 in your application.