Engineer - Kswo

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 KSWO:

KSWO-TV an ABC affiliate serving southwest Oklahoma and north Texas since 1953 is the only station licensed in Lawton. We lead the market in local news and severe weather coverage with the First Alert Weather team. Our commitment to innovation includes state-of-the-art broadcast technology full HD newscasts and a legacy of being first with radar and Doppler systems in the region. Lawton is ideally located between Oklahoma City and DallasFort Worth offering affordable living outdoor recreation in the Wichita Mountains and career growth opportunities in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

Job Summary/Description:

KSWO is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for all areas of the equipment building and end user support including but not limited to repair and maintenance of audio and video equipment in the television station and occasionally in the field - cameras recording equipment video servers switchers routers satellite equipment etc.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Broadcast Engineer will report directly to the Engineer Managers .
Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support editing systems field production support and transmission of live/taped events and programs
Have expert knowledge regarding 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
Maintains building needs and manage the maintenance and repair of all station facilities. This includes HVAC generators security systems satellite dishes electrical hardware etc.
Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software including server and desktop operating systems and familiar with networking
Assist in overseeing and implementing Engineering projects
Must be available to work during breaking news situations severe weather new system integrations and updates and provide on call services
Display and maintain professional appearance based on station standards and professional demeanor
Other duties as necessary assigned by Chief Engineer
Hours can vary as needed to maintain and repair equipment and finish assigned tasks. Hours can include evenings overnight weekends and being on-call as scheduled.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Valid drivers license and good driving record
Have customer-focused problem solving abilities
Must be self-motivated and able to see projects through
Ability to work under high stress situations
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Able to lift 50 lbs
Previous broadcast experience is preferred but is not required - on-the-job training will be provided

Must be able to work in outdoor conditions on occasion.

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KSWO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

AdditionalInfo:

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 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.