Broadcast/ IT Engineer

Job Description

Broadcast/ IT Engineer - WSMV

About WSMV:

WSMV 4 is Nashville's NBC affiliate and Middle Tennessee's first television station. Owned by Gray Television, WSMV 4 broadcasts 53 hours of live, local news each week, more than any other station in Nashville and has been recognized with numerous awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award for continuing coverage of the 2021 Waverly Floods. WSMV is also the home of Nashville's Certified Most Accurate First Alert Forecast for 3 years running (certified by WeatherRate). Visit www.WSMV.com for more.

Job Summary/Description:

A Broadcast Engineer is responsible for day-to day hands on maintenance of the technical infrastructure supporting all live and recorded programming and post-production at WSMV. Performs quality control measurements to insure proper video and audio quality is maintained for broadcast and assist local production team needs. Duties include troubleshooting, maintaining and installing studio and editing equipment. The Engineer interacts daily with production staff and will be responsible to follow all WSMV and FCC standards and guidelines. Must be able to think on their feet, work well with others, be a self-starter, and a team player that is focused on quality customer service for internal employees.

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/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 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.
• Previous working experience in engineering is preferred.
• 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

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'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-renmv5-3-146-255-127-42 in your application.