Broadcast IT Engineer Wifr

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 45 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 WIFR:

WIFR is owned by Gray Television Inc. and is a CBS affiliate. We are located in beautiful Northern Illinois with Chicago Madison and Milwaukee in our backyard. The Rockford market is an excellent choice for individuals interested in gaining broadcasting experience as well as those looking to make this area their home. Rockford Small Town Charm with Big City Convenience!

Job Summary/Description:

WIFR is looking for a full-time Broadcast IT Engineer for our television station in Rockford Illinois. This position combines IT Engineering as well as Broadcast Engineering. This engineer is responsible for areas of end-user support including building and maintaining Windows desktops and laptops managing servers printers backups end-user applications basic IP networking skills cabling and all other related systems and equipment. This engineer will also train in areas of broadcast transmission equipment be responsible for audio-visual equipment repair and basic building maintenance where needed.

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

- Provide all areas of desktop client support for local and remote employees
- Build and manage Windows desktops and laptops
- Build and manage Windows servers file shares backups and plans for disaster recovery
- Manage local Active Directory user accounts passwords and access to local resources
- Set up work areas including docking stations monitors and printers
- Install and support Microsoft Office and other client applications
- Work with local engineering management and corporate IT to support local employees use of company applications
- Work with broadcast engineers and newsroom staff to support news operations.
- Work with local engineering management and corporate IT to administer install and troubleshoot network equipment including switches routers and firewalls
- Maintain station phone system and voicemail to include adding/removing employees
- Process trouble tickets in the companys helpdesk system
- Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Have knowledge regarding IT technology and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
- An associates degree in information technology broadcast engineering or a related field/experience is preferred
- Broadcast engineering experience is a plus but we will train.
- Experience managing Windows Servers including network file shares and on-premise applications
- Experience managing Windows Active Directory including ADUC DNS DHCP and GPO
- Experience with virtual server and virtual application environments like VMware and Citrix is helpful
- Experience with backup applications like Veeam is helpful
- Basic to intermediate IP networking skills to include understanding of IP addressing subnet masks routes default gateways and VLANs
- Cabling skills to include crimping RJ45 BNC and F connectors
- Understanding and use of IP networking tools such as ping traceroute whois ipconfig and nslookup
- Eagerness to take on new projects with minimal supervision and a focus on best practice implementations
- Strong communication skills excellent problem-solving skills and a positive customer-oriented mindset
- Must be able to insert and remove control room rack equipment weighing 25-50 pounds with the help of another employee
- Must have a drivers license and a good driving record

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 onapply now upload your resume cover letter and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WIFR-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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