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Broadcast Engineer / IT Engineer / Wuab

WOIO

Cleveland, OH 01-20-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Broadcast Engineer / IT Engineer - WOIO / Wuab

About WOIO/WUAB:

WOIO/WUAB and WTCL are the CBS, CW and Telemundo affiliates in Cleveland, Ohio. We produce roughly 70 hours of news per week and deliver content on a 24/7 basis on our digital and streaming news platforms. We are the market's leader with our First Alert Weather - having won the most accurate weather in Cleveland for over 18 years! We carry Browns Football, the NFL, NCAA March Madness, PGA, and the number one network in the nation with CBS on WOIO. We are proud to be one of the highest-rated CW affiliates in the country with WUAB! We are the only station in the market serving the Hispanic Community with Telemundo Cleveland.

Job Summary/Description:

A broadcast engineer works with hardware and broadcast systems that are used across television, radio and new media. They make sure that shows are broadcast on time and to the highest level of quality. As well as operating and maintaining the systems, they also carry out updates and repairs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Support engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post editing systems, field production support and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
• Have knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in an assist in emergency situations
• Performs regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
• Documents and executes necessary corrective actions
• Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems
• Assist with implementing Engineering projects
• Maintains building needs
• Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
• Familiar with networking and IP addressing
• Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates
• Display and maintain professional appearance, based on station standards and professional demeanor

Qualifications/Requirements:
• 2-3 years of professional or broadcast experience preferred
• A Bachelor's Degree or similar certification is preferred, but is not required, as is previous working experience in engineering
• Strong leadership skills and ability to operate in high pressure situations
• Knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
• Must be able to work varying hours and weekends
• Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail oriented, and focused individual traits

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5zyk3-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.

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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.