IT SPECIALIST/BROADCAST ENGINEER - WMTV

Job Summary / Description :

An IT Specialist / Broadcast Engineer is responsible for day-to-day hands-on maintenance of the technical infrastructure supporting all live, recorded programming, and post-production at WMTV.

This person performs quality control measurements to ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained for all broadcasts, assists in field productions, and addresses team needs.

Duties include troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing studio and transmitter equipment. Must be able to think on their feet, work well with others, be a self-starter, and be a team player focused on assisting the staff with technical issues.

WMTV, a Gray Media-owned station, has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time IT Specialist / Broadcast Engineer in our Technology Department.

This exciting position is responsible for supporting all aspects of Broadcast, Network, and Computer operations, including ensuring the best video and audio signal quality is maintained throughout all broadcast computer and transmission systems.

The engineer interacts daily with WMTV staff and will be responsible for following all FCC and Gray Media standards and guidelines.

They must be a self-starter, and a team player who can navigate shifting priorities, drive a sense of urgency, and deliver industry-leading customer service.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Support engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live or recorded events and programs
• Perform regular maintenance on broadcasting and computing systems, and implement changes, repairs, or upgrades as required to maintain peak system performance
• Must be able to read, edit, and explain schematic drawings, blueprints, and other vendor-provided support documents to implement critical engineering projects
• Ability to learn and implement new skills quickly and respond to changing priorities with a strong sense of urgency
• Support all aspects of breaking news gathering, severe weather, and new system integrations which may require working odd hours, weekends, and holidays
• Have a working knowledge of computer operating systems, updates, and networking including maintenance and repair of computers, servers, and networking equipment
• Display and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, communicate up and down effectively, be self-motivated, extremely detailed oriented, and customer-focused
• Support facility needs including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and CCTV systems

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• SBE or IT certifications are a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of video / audio systems
• Working knowledge of news and television automation systems
• years of professional IT experience preferred
• Ability to self-motivate and see projects through to completion
• Strong leadership and independent skills with an ability to thrive in high-pressure situations

If you feel you’re 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )

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