Television Broadcast Engineer Kfvs
Cape Girardeau, MO - 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 such markets 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 KFVS:
KFVS/WSIL is the market-leading CBS/ABC/CW affiliate serving the Cape Girardeau MO Paducah KY and Harrisburg IL region. Heartland News delivers trusted local news and First Alert Weather across Americas 2026 KFVS was named Medium Market Station of the Year for Missouri.
Job Summary/Description:
KFVS is seeking a The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for day-to-day hands-on maintenance and support of KFVSs technical infrastructure for live and recorded programming and post-production. This role performs quality control checks to ensure audio/video standards are met troubleshoots and repairs studio/editing systems and supports production teams while ensuring compliance with KFVS policies and FCC rules.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support all engineering aspects of the facility: studio systems post-production/editing field production and live/recorded transmission.
Perform daily troubleshooting maintenance repairs and installation of studio and editing equipment.
Conduct audio/video quality control measurements and correct deficiencies to maintain broadcast standards.
Ensure systems are fully operational before and during live events/telecasts; identify correct and document technical issues in real time.
Respond to emergency technical situations and assist in breaking news severe weather system integrations and software/firmware updates.
Document issues corrective actions and equipment changes; maintain accurate engineering logs and records.
Assist with planning and implementing engineering projects and facility upgrades.
Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software including server and desktop operating systems.
Familiar with networking routing and IP addressing.
Maintain building-related technical needs assigned.
Work effectively with production staff daily providing internal customer service and operational support.
Participate in after-hours support as required including on-call rotations and emergency call-ins.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Working knowledge of broadcast equipment technologies and facility systems.
Familiarity with networking fundamentals including IP addressing.
Working knowledge of current server and desktop operating systems.
Strong problem-solving skills; ability to think quickly under pressure.
Self-starter with strong teamwork and communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Availability for non-standard hours including nights/weekends and on-call response.
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)
KFVS-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