Chief EngineerIt Wtok
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Job Location:
Meridian, ID - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 WTOK:
WTOK-TV is a trusted ABC network station proudly serving East Mississippi and West Alabama for over 70 years with top-rated news weather and sports across multiple networks and Diginets. Our mission is to deeply engage with the community fostering civic and economic development to improve viewers lives. We achieve this by leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver accurate and timely news across both television and digital platforms.
Job Summary/Description:
WTOK-TV in Meridian Mississippi is the nations top ABC affiliate a powerful journalistic leader renowned for its incredible 98 share in severe weather. Our award-winning team leverages cutting-edge automation robotic cameras and advanced graphics for newscast production that far exceeds our market size. We are deeply committed to maintaining this leading-edge broadcast and IT technology while serving our community as a trusted local voice.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage Repair and troubleshoot technical equipment and systems.
Responsible for station Engineering budget and project budgets.
Able to work well with other Department Heads in planning and executing station projects.
Integration maintenance and operation of new and existing equipment including towers transmitters microwave and satellite gear and tenant installations.
Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support post editing systems field production support and transmission of live/taped events & programs.
Have expert knowledge regarding equipment technology and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations.
Oversight and maintenance of all station physical assets including buildings and grounds
Oversight of all broadcast and IT systems.
Understanding and compliance with EAS standards and practices.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Comprehensive knowledge of core broadcast systems on-air automation television studio equipment and IOT transmitters as well as knowledge of IT networks computer maintenance and repair.
Possess good interpersonal communication skills both oral and written.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks based on station needs.
Be available on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week for emergency engineering problems.
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license in good standing.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds with occasional work on ladders.
Work in cooperation with all departments to achieve technical excellence and station profitability.
A community-minded spirit and vision to expand the stations outreach and impact.
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)
WTOK-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.
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Chief
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About Company
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
