Broadcast Engineer (PT Temporary As Needed) Wtoc

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:

Why Youll Love It Here:
- The WTOC Legacy: Join a team that has been the trusted voice of Savannah and the Lowcountry for decades.
- Cutting-Edge Tech: Get your hands on the latest broadcast and digital tools in a fast-paced professional environment.
- Impactful Work: Your work behind the scenes directly impacts how thousands of people receive their news every day.
- A Winning Team: Work alongside the best in the business in a culture that values innovation and scrappiness.
- Ready to keep Savannahs #1 news station on the air Lets talk.

Job Description/Summary:

Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when the On Air light is glowing Do you love the rush of live television and have the skills to keep a modern newsroom running at peak performance WTOC Savannahs #1 news station is looking for a Part-Time Broadcast Engineer to join our team on an as-needed basis. Whether its maintaining cutting-edge studio gear or ensuring our digital streams are flawless youll be the backbone of the technology that keeps our community informed.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

What Youll Do:
- Maintain mission-critical systems: Keep our studio control room and newsroom equipment in top condition to ensure zero downtime during live broadcasts.
- Own the fix: Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on the flybecause in live news every second counts.
- Support the New in News: Assist with the maintenance of digital streaming workflows and multi-platform content delivery systems.
- Collaborate across teams: Work closely with directors producers and photographers to ensure the technical side of their storytelling is seamless.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Help implement equipment upgrades and system integrations as we continue to evolve our digital-first capabilities.
- Be the technical hero: Provide on-call support for breaking news or special events when the station needs your expertise most.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You Bring:
- Technical Versatility: A solid understanding of broadcast electronics signal flow and IT networking (you know your way around a server rack and a soldering iron).
- Live News Mindset: You stay calm under pressure and can think on your feet when a technical glitch happens mid-newscast.
- Digital Fluency: Experience with (or a strong desire to learn) modern IP-based broadcast systems and streaming technologies.
- Reliability: Youre the person people count on; when youre on the schedule we know the tech is in good hands.
- Problem-Solving DNA: You dont just fix symptoms; you find the root cause and make sure it doesnt happen again.
- Flexibility: Youre comfortable working an as-needed schedule which might include mornings nights or weekends depending on station needs.
- Communication Skills: You can explain technical issues to non-technical people without the tech-speak getting in the way.

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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