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 nation's 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 43 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. Gray's 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 WTVY:
WTVY News 4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News 4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the "Hometown News Leader." Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.
Job Summary/Description:
The Station Engineer facilitates the day-to-day operations of the Engineering and IT departments of the broadcast TV station. The candidate is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology, equipment, and workflow at the station. Candidate must maintain a live news production environment and processes. Candidate must manage and administer all aspects of the IT infrastructure.
This position is responsible for the support, implementation, and maintenance of all Broadcast technical facilities, equipment, and software applications for local and remote operations including but not limited to workstations, servers, phones, networks, databases, automation systems, video routing, video editing equipment as well as all broadcast systems to include encoding and transmission systems.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Manage and schedule technical staff
- Monitor multiple air channels and transmitters, maintaining regulatory compliance, and assuring quality control of on-air product
- Oversee IT systems and infrastructure
- Maintain transmitters, satellite antenna systems, automation, signal distribution, and routing systems
- Ensure the station is compliant with FCC requirements and licensing, and OSHA guidelines
- Oversee all building maintenance and upkeep items working in consultation with the other departments
- Responsible for maintaining equipment for all aspects of the on-air product - TV air chain, video editing systems, IT networks, graphic systems, field newsgathering equipment, and weather systems
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in broadcast engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role
- Experience with RF technology, video/audio production systems, automation systems, and IT networking and IT Security
- Strong understanding and experience with live news production, environment, and processes
- Experience with IP-based video/audio transport and streaming technologies
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Must be available to support 24/7 operations
- Gray Media and WTVY expect the successful Engineer candidate to possess and maintain a good driving record
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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)
WTVY-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 genetics. In 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
