IT ENGINEER - KTIV

GRAY, INC
Sioux City, United States of America
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 52K

Job location

Sioux City, United States of America

Tech stack

Computer Networks
Automation of Marketing
Software Maintenance
Virtual Computing
Information Technology

Job description

  • Performs troubleshooting of hardware and software problems on all Broadcast equipment.
  • Provides prompt service in support of the daily News Department operations and other station departments.
  • Performs preventative maintenance as appropriate on equipment.
  • Installs, updates, and documents needed equipment changes to support the operational requirements of the facility.
  • Respond to, communicate, manage, and track on-air technical issues as they arise in a live 24/7 production environment with the appropriate sense of urgency.
  • Collaborate with engineering management to identify technical needs, design workflows/systems, and implement solutions.
  • Follow station, company, and industry standards for installation and documentation of new systems.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in Electronics or Computer Science, or equivalent training and/or experience
  • Two years of experience maintaining technical equipment in a television broadcast or post-production facility preferred
  • Must possess a positive work attitude, be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic, and have the ability to work well with others
  • Ability to prioritize and make changes to work plans without loss of efficiency or composure, all while managing multiple projects
  • Ability to communicate efficiently with varying disciplines and personalities
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to articulate the troubleshooting process to peers
  • Strong IT knowledge of computer networking, hardware and software maintenance, and virtual computing platforms is required
  • Comprehensive understanding of production workflows in television - operational familiarity with multiple NRCS, NLE, and automation platforms
  • Desire to learn and evaluate new technologies, systems, and workflows
  • Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to include overnights, weekends, holidays, and on-call in support of a 24x7x365 Broadcast operation
  • Ability to travel to remote broadcast sites, as needed
  • Must be able to insert and remove control room rack equipment weighing 25-50 pounds with the help of another employee
  • Must have a clean driving record

Benefits & conditions

Paid parental leave, Parental leave, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account with Company contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer-paid life and disability benefits
  • Paid parental leave benefits
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
  • Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
  • Focus on Caring

About the company

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 45 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.

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