Broadcast Engineer Wcsc
Charleston, SC - USA
Job Summary
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 47 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 WCSC:
Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by TL as one of the best cities in the world WCSC in Charleston South Carolina has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign-on in 1953. The world-famous food scene high-tech growth and hot real estate make Charleston one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing Mercedes and Volvo and the world-class medical community continue to make the Lowcountry a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Lowcountry with breaking news weather and investigative journalism and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Learn more about WCSC Live 5 at .
Job Summary/Description:
WCSC a Gray Media-owned CBS-affiliate in Charleston SC is seeking a Broadcast Engineer. The Engineer will support all programming and post-production at WCSC. The engineer will perform quality control measurements to ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained through all broadcast systems and assist local production teams as needed. Duties will include troubleshooting maintaining and installing broadcast and IT equipment including transmitter equipment. The engineer interacts daily with Sales News and Production staff and will be required to follow all WCSC/GRAY and FCC standards and guidelines.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support post editing systems field production support and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
- Work with technology staff to implement and maintain crossover computer systems for Audio/Video Systems
- Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production automation systems
- Performs regular maintenance tasks including repairs equipment replacement supplies etc.
- Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems
- Work with the IT Director to design implement and maintain computer systems licensing and network security
- Assist with implementing Engineering projects
- Assist with building maintenance needs
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 5 years of professional television broadcast experience including the latest operating systems software (including server & desktop) email systems FTP Servers TCP/IP Networking
- Knowledge of Broadcast A/V equipment combined with serial and IP communication and control
- Knowledge regarding broadcast equipment technology and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
- Experience with Crispin Master Control and News Automation preferred
- Knowledge of Bit Central and ENPS News systems preferred
- Knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques
- Ability to operate in high-pressure situations
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
- Must be able to work varying hours and weekends
- Must be available to work during breaking news situations severe weather new system integrations and updates
- A Bachelors Degree or similar certification is preferred.
- Previous work experience in engineering is considered.
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)
WCSC-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:
IC
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