Senior Broadcast Engineer

Job Description

Senior Broadcast Engineer - WBTV

About WBTV:

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas. WBTV is dedicated being 'On Your Side' in the community empowering viewers with award-winning newscasts and in-depth local journalism. WBTV is in the Charlotte DMA and broadcasts to a viewing area made up of 22 counties within North Carolina and South Carolina. WBTV First Alert Weather is the area's only certified most accurate forecast for eight years.

Job Summary/Description:

The position requires a full knowledge of station operations and technical layout, with a strong emphasis on broadcast news. Must possess good 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. 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 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 equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergencies.
• Performs regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
• Documents and executes necessary corrective actions as situations arise.
• 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 the Assistant Director of Technology and Director of Technology 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 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.

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.
• Knowledge of Crispin Automation, Ross Overdrive, and Harmonic servers 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)

WBTV-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 the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy582p-3-139-237-30-42 in your application.