IT Specialist / Broadcast Engineer

Job Description

IT Specialist / Broadcast Engineer - WMTV

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 WMTV:

WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Media-owned station serving south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station-leading the market in news and weather coverage. We are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on all platforms.

We are located in a beautiful building conveniently off of the Beltline, minutes away from downtown Madison. We maintain one main transmitter and tower on-site.

We work hard and take pride in getting it right. For four years in a row, WMTV was honored as the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association ''News Operation of the Year'' (in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022). We were honored to receive the Edward R. Murrow Regional ''Overall Excellence'' Award in 2024 and in 2022.

What's better than working at the #1 station in the nation's #1 city? Join our award-winning team and live, work, and play in a community that is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago, and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

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Job Summary/Description:

An IT Specialist/Broadcast Engineer is responsible for day-to-day hands-on maintenance of the technical infrastructure supporting all live, recorded programming, and post-production at WMTV. This person performs quality control measurements to ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained for all broadcasts, assists in field productions, and addresses team needs. Duties include troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing studio and transmitter equipment. Must be able to think on their feet, work well with others, be a self-starter, and be a team player focused on assisting the staff with technical issues.

WMTV, a Gray Media-owned station, has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time IT Specialist/Broadcast Engineer in our Technology Department. This exciting position is responsible for supporting all aspects of Broadcast, Network, and Computer operations, including ensuring the best video and audio signal quality is maintained throughout all broadcast computer and transmission systems. The engineer interacts daily with WMTV staff and will be responsible for following all FCC and Gray Media standards and guidelines. They must be a self-starter, and a team player who can navigate shifting priorities, drive a sense of urgency, and deliver industry-leading customer service.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Support engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live or recorded events and programs
- Perform regular maintenance on broadcasting and computing systems, and implement changes, repairs, or upgrades as required to maintain peak system performance
- Must be able to read, edit, and explain schematic drawings, blueprints, and other vendor-provided support documents to implement critical engineering projects
- Ability to learn and implement new skills quickly and respond to changing priorities with a strong sense of urgency
- Support all aspects of breaking news gathering, severe weather, and new system integrations which may require working odd hours, weekends, and holidays
- Have a working knowledge of computer operating systems, updates, and networking including maintenance and repair of computers, servers, and networking equipment
- Display and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, communicate up and down effectively, be self-motivated, extremely detailed oriented, and customer-focused
- Support facility needs including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and CCTV systems

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- SBE or IT certifications are a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of video/audio systems
- Working knowledge of news and television automation systems
- 1-2 years of professional IT experience preferred
- Ability to self-motivate and see projects through to completion
- Strong leadership and independent skills with an ability to thrive in high-pressure situations

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)

WMTVTV/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-d5voqe-44-192-95-161-42 in your application.