Broadcast Engineer / IT Engineer

Job Description

About WAVE:

WAVE 3 is the NBC affiliate for Louisville, KY. We are Kentucky's first television station, and we lead the way in connecting the people of WAVE Country. We offer nearly 60 hours of local television news per week, 40 hours of live programming in the field throughout the week of the Kentucky Derby, and coverage on digital, social, and OTT channels throughout the day.

Job Summary/Description:

WAVE-TV, a Gray Television owned, NBC-affiliate in Louisville, KY 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.

Essential 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 & programs
• Work with technology staff to implement and maintain ''crossover'' computer systems to Audio/Video Systems
• Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production automation systems
• Performs 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 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:
- Associates 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 related field/experience is preferred.
- Valid Driver's license.
• Pre-employment drug screening.

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''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjq061-3-143-218-146-42 in your application.