Assistant Chief Engineer Wthi

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WTHI:

For more than 70 years WTHI-TV (CBS/FOX/ION/MeTV/MeTV Toons) has been the most-watched local television station in west central Indiana and east central Illinois earning a reputation for trusted award-winning coverage of news weather and sports. As a treasured member of the community WTHI-TV continues to prioritize local storytelling support community initiatives and provide a trusted platform for the voices and events that shape daily life across the Wabash Valley.

Job Summary/Description:

WTHI-TV is seeking a hands-on technical professional to help lead the engineering and technology operations of our television station. This role partners directly with the Regional Chief Engineer to maintain modernize and future-proof all station systems from traditional SDI broadcast infrastructure and automation to IT networks building systems and vendor relationships. You will support live news production in a Grass Valley hot-punch environment oversee the health of a hybrid broadcasting plant and help guide the next wave of technical evolution while ensuring daily broadcasts run reliably.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Right Fit: This position is designed for a well-rounded engineer who thrives at the intersection of broadcast and IT. You will maintain improve and innovate across all technical systems while providing vital support to a fast-paced live news environment. The ideal candidate is a steady hand a creative problem solver and a trusted partner ready to help lead one of the Wabash Valleys most dynamic television operations.
Core Responsibilities:

Broadcast and Production Systems:
- Maintain repair and optimize all studio control room and transmission systems
- Support Grass Valley Kayak HD production switchers Chyron graphics systems Grass Valley routers Imagine ADC master control and Wheatstone audio consoles
- Manage signal flow across SDI infrastructure including routing monitoring and conversion systems.
- Work closely with production and news teams to resolve live on-air technical issues quickly and effectively
- Create and maintain clear system documentation and standard operating procedures

Information Technology and Networking:
- Work with the Regional IT manager to maintain Information technology and support users locally.
- Oversee VMware virtual machines Windows servers user workstations and system backups in coordination with corporate IT
- Manage Active Directory LAN/WAN-related hardware and local network security
- Support newsroom systems automation interfaces and shared storage environments
- Maintain alignment with Gray Media corporate IT and broadcast technology initiatives
- Ensure proper cybersecurity practices and software updates across technical systems

Leadership and Collaboration:
- Serve as a key technical leader when the Chief Engineer is unavailable or off-site
- Promote proactive maintenance and continuous improvement within the department
- Communicate effectively with newsroom production and corporate personnel
- Maintain a calm professional demeanor under pressure and during live operations

Qualifications/Requirements:

Desired Qualifications/Requirements:
- Working knowledge of Grass Valley switchers Evertz Imagine& Grass Valley Routers and ENPS
- Understanding of SDI signal flow routing audio distribution and monitoring systems
- Experience with VMware virtual environments Windows server Active Directory and system backups
- Knowledge of VLANs routing and network configuration within a broadcast plant
- Basic understanding of transmitters and RF fundamentals preferred
- Must be available for on-call support including evenings weekends and holidays as needed
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication and vendor management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a live production environment
- 5 or more years of experience in broadcast engineering and information technology

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)

WTHI-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:

Chief