Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

Assistant Chief Engineer - WBRC

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WBRC:

WBRC is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WBRC.com, the WBRC News app, the WBRC Weather app, and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience. WBRC is the largest and most trusted news team in Alabama and produces more than 64 hours of local news every week. As a broadcast pioneer, WBRC serves as Alabama's most-watched television station. WBRC is one of the strongest television stations in the country with dominant shows including our highly rated morning show, Good Day Alabama.

Job Summary/Description:

WBRC, the Gray Media-owned Fox affiliate in Birmingham, AL, has an excellent career opportunity for an Assistant Chief Engineer. The position requires a full knowledge of station operations and technical layout, with a strong emphasis on broadcast news. Must possess great interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, and be fully computer literate. Comprehensive knowledge of RF signals, transmission mechanics, mechanical engineering, and studio technical equipment operation is required. 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 downtime.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage 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 broadcast equipment, technology, and systems.
- Performs maintenance tasks including equipment repairs, replacements, hardware and software upgrades, etc.
- Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems and reports 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 the 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.
- Must have 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 support 24/7.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have at least 5 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. Must lead by example with a servant leadership mindset.
- Strong management and leadership skills with a proven ability to operate and adapt in high-pressure situations. Must be able to effectively communicate up and down lines of communication.
- Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits.
- Must have a clean driving record and live drug-free.

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)

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

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqw439-18-207-255-67-42 in your application.