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 WTOC:
WTOC is located in beautiful historic Savannah GA which was recently named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. As the first station to sign on for the 20-county market serving southeast GA and the South Carolina low country WTOC has been the market leader for over 70 years. WTOC has an award-winning newsroom and a strong commitment to serving the community.
Job Description/Summary:
WTOC has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Broadcast Engineer in our Technology Department. Our team is responsible for supporting all technical and physical aspects of our broadcast facilities. The engineer interacts with all station staff daily to address operational needs and challenges; they must work and communicate well with both technical and non-technical staff. Duties include troubleshooting maintaining and installing broadcast RF AV and IT systems and software. This is a hands-on job; applicants will use tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented takes pride in their work and is able to quickly implement creative solutions in sometimes high-stress situations.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Performs regular maintenance of broadcast and IT support systems
- Support engineering aspects for studio production post-production and remote field-production events and programs
- Maintain advanced knowledge of current broadcast equipment technology and software
- Ensures all equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems
- Cross-trains other members of the technical staff and improves/updates facility documentation
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A bachelors Degree or similar certification is preferred but is not required
- Experience with professional audio/video equipment software and techniques
- Knowledge of control-room automation and newsroom software is a plus
- Proficient with the latest computer operating systems networking and IP addressing
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly under pressure while maintaining efficiency and composure
- Must possess a positive work attitude a strong work ethic and the ability to work well with others
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks while maintaining quality standards
- Must be able to work varying hours including weekends and holidays
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record are mandatory
- Applicants should be capable of performing basic physical tasks involving bending/lifting up to 50lbs
- Occasional travel required and working outdoors in a limited capacity under a variety of weather conditions
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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WTOC-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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Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more