IT SpecialistBroadcast Engineer Wmtv

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 WMTV:

WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television-owned station serving south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 stationleading 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 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 (inand 2022). We were honored to receive the Edward R. Murrow Regional Overall Excellence Award in 2024 and in 2022.

Whats better than working at the #1 station in the nations #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.

WATCH: 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 TV 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 are 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 detail-oriented and customer-focused
- Support facility needs including HVAC electrical plumbing and CCTV systems

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Valid drivers 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 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)

WMTV-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 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.

Required Experience:

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