IT/ BROADCAST ENGINEER - WVUE

GRAY, INC
New Orleans, United States of America
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

New Orleans, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
User Authentication
Backup Devices
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Internet Protocol
Multicasting
Networking Basics
Routing
Data Streaming
TCP/IP
Virtual Local Area Networks
Break Fix
Information Technology

Job description

The IT/Broadcast Engineer supports the reliability, security, and performance of both broadcast/production systems and core IT infrastructure. This role partners with other teams to keep on-air, streaming, and facility technology running smoothly, including studio control rooms, RF/transport, NRCS/automation, editing systems, and networked IT services., * Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast plant systems, including master control, studio/control room, routing/switching, intercom, audio, and monitoring.

  • Support news and production workflows (NRCS, newsroom editing, media asset management, ingest/playout, automation).
  • Administer and troubleshoot IP networks supporting broadcast systems (switching, VLANs, QoS, multicast, PTP, where applicable).
  • Provide support for IT systems: Windows endpoints, basic server services, authentication, backups, patching, and endpoint security.
  • Manage vendor relationships, service tickets, preventative maintenance, and documentation (rack diagrams, signal flows, IP schemas).
  • Participate in engineering projects: equipment installs, upgrades, cutovers, and testing; develop operating and recovery procedures.
  • Maintain facility and work with 3rd parties to keep building systems operational.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering, security, and safety standards; support after-hours as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Windows?, * 3+ years (or equivalent) supporting broadcast engineering, production technology, or IT/network environments (station, live events, or media facility).

  • Hands-on troubleshooting skills with both baseband and IP-based systems.
  • Working knowledge of Windows administration and endpoint support.
  • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing concepts).
  • Ability to work calmly under deadline pressure and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to understand GPIO interfaces, both physical and digital.
  • Valid driver's license; ability to lift/handle equipment as required.

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

About the company

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's 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.

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