Broadcast Engineer/ IT

Job Description

Broadcast Engineer/ IT - WGGB

About WGGB:

Winner of the Gray Television 2023 Station Of The Year Award, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40 (WGGB), Fox 6 (EGGB), and CBS 3 (WSHM). We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events.

Job Summary/Description:

Western Mass News seeks an experienced Broadcast Engineer/IT to maintain all Computer Networks, Servers, and Client CPUs. Will also support all team members on-site, in the field, and working remotely.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Design, Maintain, and Install Computer systems and networks
- Work with engineers to implement and maintain ''crossover'' computer systems to Audio/Video Systems
- Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production automation systems
- Responsible for keeping software licensing up to date and installed on systems
- Design implement and Maintain computer/network security policies, Understands Domain Controllers, Windows servers, Windows Clients, and Linux
Other Duties & Responsibilities -
- Assist engineering in their everyday duties as a broadcast facility
- Maintain Video Servers and editing systems
- Work flexible hours when needed
- Point of contact for corporate IT
- Provide assistance as needed for remote broadcasts
- Help maintain corporate trouble ticket system as required to support all Departments, including News, Production, Control Room, and Sales team members

Qualifications/Requirements:

Knowledge, Skill & Ability -
- Advanced IT knowledge and understanding of VM systems
- Knowledge of the inner workings of a broadcast facility
- Able to troubleshoot computers to board-level
- Management of Windows active directory network

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)

WGGB-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g37j95-3-135-249-223-42 in your application.