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IT / Broadcast Engineer

KVVU

Henderson, NV 08-31-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
IT / Broadcast Engineer - KVVU

About KVVU:

FOX5 is the #1 television station in Las Vegas and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are ''Local. Las Vegas.'' Committed to informing and serving the greater Las Vegas market, FOX5 KVVU delivers 16 hours of LIVE local content every weekday. We are consistently recognized for serving our communities through initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Super Build Home & Playground, and Take 5 To Care. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, our very own Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) has quickly become the place for fans of local sports in Southern Nevada, with partnerships including the WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces, UNLV Athletics, Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball), LV Lights FC, IFL Vegas Knight Hawks, and more.

Job Summary/Description:

KVVU TV is looking for an individual with Broadcasting Technical, IT, or Operations experience to become an IT and Broadcast engineer. Duties include troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing studio and editing equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
• ️ Installation and repair of all associated broadcast equipment.
• ️ Use test equipment to troubleshoot audio and video issues.
• ️ Monitor and/or maintain quality control standards. Understand information taken from test equipment and determine the appropriate action.
• ️ Able to read and decipher schematic drawings and interpolate the information.
• ️ IT Duties, including maintenance and repair of computers, servers, networking equipment, etc.
• ️ Capable of working odd hours: morning, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• ️ Maybe on call for after-hours support.
• ️ Support all aspects of Breaking News Gathering, at a moment's notice.
• ️ A Team player, but also a self-starter able to work alone.
• ️ Assist with facilities maintenance, including HVAC, Electrical, and security systems.
• ️ Able to lift 50 lbs.
• ️ Other duties as assigned by Technology management.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• ️ Have a working knowledge of video/audio systems and IP-based broadcast technology.
• ️ Have a working knowledge of News and Television Automation systems.
• ️ Have a basic understanding of RF and microwave systems.
• ️ Have customer-focused problem-solving abilities.
• ️ Must be self-motivated and able to see projects through to the end.
• ️ Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• ️ Oral and written communication skills mandatory.
• ️ SBE and/or IT certifications a plus.
• ️ Web development or custom programming knowledge a plus.

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)

KVVU-TV/Gray Television, 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-rn0e45-18-116-42-143-42 in your application.

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KVVU

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.