Media Systems Engineer KolnKsnb

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 KOLN/KSNB:

KOLN is the CBS affiliate in the Lincoln Hastings Kearney market. Located in the thriving capital city of Lincoln the station is the areas dominant news leader with number one newscasts in every daypart. The 1011NOW news brand is well-known throughout the region as a trusted source for quality news weather and sports coverage.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you the kind of person who sees a complex technical glitch and thinks Challenge accepted Do you dream in gigabytes and broadcast frequencies and thrive on the adrenaline of keeping a 24/7 operation running flawlessly Were looking for a Media Systems Engineer to be the technological heartbeat of our central and western Nebraska stations. Whether its maintaining massive tower sites or ensuring a live stream hits every phone in the state youll be the wizard behind the curtain making sure our communities stay connected and informed.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Master the infrastructure: Maintain and evolve broadcast systems across Hastings Grand Island North Platte and every tower site in between (yes youre the guardian of the signal!).
Drive technical innovation: Dont just fix thingsimprove them. Youll execute a strategic plan to keep our technology modern digital-first and ahead of the curve.
Support the storytellers: Provide expert engineering for studios post-editing suites and field production teams so they can focus on telling great stories.
Own the live moment: Ensure every piece of gear is ready for the spotlight during live broadcasts and streaming events documenting and crushing technical hurdles before they hit the air.
Stay compliant and sharp: Keep us in the good graces of the FCC and FAA by managing all regulatory requirements for our tech components.
Monitor the pulse: Keep a close eye on multiple air channels and transmitters ensuring our on-air product is always high-quality and high-definition.
Bridge the IT gap: Use your deep knowledge of server and desktop operating systems to keep our newsgathering weather and graphic systems running at peak performance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

The Foundation: An engineering or electronics degree (or equivalent experience) plus 2-3 years in the broadcast or professional tech world.
Digital Fluency: Youre a pro with IP-based video/audio transport and streaming technologiesyou know the future of media is multi-platform.
Cool Under Pressure: When the On Air light is red and something breaks youre the calmest person in the room.
A Strategic Mindset: Youre detail-oriented self-motivated and always thinking two steps ahead of the next technical update.
Communication Skills: You can explain complex tech to a non-technical producer without breaking a sweat.
Road Warrior Spirit: Youve got a clean driving record and are ready to hop in a company vehicle to support our Nebraska properties (with the occasional overnight stay).
24/7 Readiness: You understand that news doesnt stop at 5:00 PM and are ready to support a round-the-clock operation.

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)

KOLN/KSNB-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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