Broadcast Engineer / IT Engineer

Job Description

About WCSC:

Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by T+L as one of the best cities in the world? WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign-on in 1953. The world-famous food scene, high-tech growth and hot real estate makes Charleston one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes and Volvo and the world-class medical community continue to make the Lowcountry a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Lowcountry with breaking news, weather and investigative journalism and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Learn more about WCSC Live 5 at Live5News.com

Job Summary/Description:

WCSC, a Gray Television owned CBS-affiliate in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Broadcast Engineer / IT Engineer. The Engineer will support all programming and post-production at WCSC. The engineer will perform quality control measurements to ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained through all broadcast systems and assist local production teams as needed. Duties will include troubleshooting, maintaining, installing broadcast and IT equipment including transmitter equipment. The Engineer interacts daily with Sales, News, and Production staff and will be required to follow all WCSC/GRAY and FCC standards and guidelines. This is not an entry level position.

Primary job duties and 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:
• 5 years of professional television broadcast experience including the latest operating systems software (including server & desktop), email systems, FTP Servers, TCP/IP Networking
• Knowledge of Broadcast A/V equipment combined with serial and IP communication and control
• Knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in an assist in emergency situations
• Experience with Crispin Master Control and News Automation preferred
• Knowledge of Bit Central and ENPS News systems preferred
• Knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques
• Ability to operate in high pressure situations
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
• Must be able to work varying hours and weekends
• Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates
• Professional, positive, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits
• A Bachelor's Degree or similar certification is preferred
• Previous work experience in engineering is considered

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to upload your resume

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjqyz1-18-117-91-153-42 in your application.