Assistant Chief Engineer - Kosa
Assistant Chief Engineer - Kosa
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Job Description
About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KOSA:
Located in the heart of the Permian Basin Odessa TX offers a unique blend of opportunity and affordability. The city boasts a friendly tight-knit community minimal traffic and wide-open West Texas skies. While it has a small-town feel Odessa also offers a growing art scene local events and a passionate high school football culture. Its a practical welcoming place for individuals and families who value hard work community and space to live. KOSA reflects whats unique to Odessa by providing award-winning local news coverage dedicated community service and effective marketing solutions for area businesses.
Why First Alert 7 inspires confidence:
Deep Local Roots: Anchored in Odessa-Midland for nearly 70 years it knows West Texas like nobody else.
Next-Level Weather Coverage: The First Alert 7 weather app delivers minute-by-minute forecasts GPS alerts and top-tier radar to empower you through every storm.
Community Focus: From urgent flash flood situations to Sunday night sports scores theyre right there in the moment your eyes ears and safety net.
Fresh Vibrant Branding: Launched in August 2024 First Alert 7 combines trusted content with a modern identity reflecting both heritage and forward momentum.
Need the latest live alert or app link Just ask youre always covered.
Job Summary/Description:
The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Engineering IT and Operations departments. This position is responsible for supporting a live news production environment as well as managing and administering all aspects of the IT infrastructure.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
May lead a team of Engineers IT Technical Media Producers and Facility staff.
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the departmental budget and capital planning.
Assist with hiring managing mentoring and motivating staff.
Oversee the installation and maintenance of all equipment. This includes Audio Video RF broadcast gear and critical IT systems.
May serve as the stations Safety Coordinator
Manage computer systems/software (desktops laptops and servers) and provide end-user support
Maintain and manage the stations IP network and oversee network security policies
Repair and maintain broadcast equipment including our commercial/programming playout system automated news production equipment OTT desk and news acquisition equipment
Install configure and maintain operating systems application software and system management tools
Perform software upgrades and file backups on the network daily weekly or monthly
Troubleshoot systems issues and provide end-user support through phone email or in-person and maintain our Help Desk tickets to support all departments
Integration maintenance and operation of new and current equipment including towers transmitters microwave satellite and IT equipment
Assist with documentation of IT setup maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Computer Science IT-related field or equivalent.
Two years of experience in engineering at a broadcast station or equivalent work experience may suffice.
Comprehensive knowledge of modern digital broadcast equipment including but not limited to transmitters transport stream encoders video switchers audio consoles automation systems robotic camera systems and ENG equipment
Knowledgeable in both linear and nonlinear programming
Intermediate knowledge of budgeting
Excellent leadership communication verbal and written skills
Understanding of both serial and IP communication
Comply with FCC Rules and broadcasting standards as well as OSHA regulations
Must be able to manage multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines able to adapt to changing deadlines while presenting a calming and confident presence
Maintain composure and make clear decisions in response to extreme unexpected or stressful situations
Strong knowledge of IT systems Active Directory networks and related technologies.
Knowledge of the latest operating systems software including server and desktop operating systems
Troubleshooting expertise for computers and software
Scripting or Programming knowledge is a plus
Must have or be able to attain a valid drivers license. Driving record should not have any major convictions no more than one minor conviction or at-fault accident in the past 3 years.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some travel with occasional night weekend and on-call work in support of a 24/7 television operation. Work primarily at the station or transmitter site but may also require in-field work.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more ascend/descend a ladder stoop kneel crouch or crawl to access equipment under desks or in tight spaces
Perform other duties assigned
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOSA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
