Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KBTX:

KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For more than 60 years, KBTX has been the ratings leader and dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces six newscasts each weekday, three each weekend, a breaking news digital channel, and a daily lifestyle show, totaling more than 40 hours of programming each week.

KBTX is routinely recognized among the best in the state by organizations including the Associated Press, RTDNA, and the Lone Star EMMY Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In 2022, the station was honored to receive the Texas Association of Broadcasters' Bonner McLane Public Service Award, as well as three regional Murrow Awards for best-breaking news, excellence in innovation, and newscast. KBTX is also a recent Texas AP Broadcasters/Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Station of the Year and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Station of the Year.

KBTX has helped launch the careers of many well-known journalists, meteorologists, and network executives, and takes pride in helping talent grow quickly into the nation's largest television markets. The work-family of KBTX is made up of a group of dedicated, professional, and passionate individuals who are the backbone of our daily mission of local news coverage and community service.

Bryan-College Station, Texas is a community of more than 250,000 residents and comprises the southern portion of the Waco-Temple-Bryan DMA. The twin cities have a unique small-town feeling but offer big-city amenities, including a vibrant arts community, a city-wide, all-terrain trail system, and world-class dining and nightlife. Bryan and College Station are routinely recognized as leaders in quality of life and have been named one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. College Station is also home to Texas A&M University, the nation's largest university. Aggie home football games attract more than 100,000 in the stands, with tens of thousands more camped outside at tailgates during football weekends. The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library is also located in College Station, which serves as another tourist attraction throughout the year. Bryan-College Station is conveniently located 1 ½ hours north of Houston, 2 hours northeast of Austin, and 3 hours south of Dallas.
Learn more about KBTX at www.kbtx.com.

Job Summary/Description:

The Assistant Chief Engineer position is currently open. This position requires maintaining all broadcast equipment, computer systems, and networks.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Maintain all Television Broadcast and A/V equipment associated with Studio and Transmitter facilities
• Troubleshoot and repair all computer equipment and maintain ''crossover'' to A/V systems
• Assist with remote multi-camera productions including hookup and troubleshooting
• Help keep software licensing up to date and installed on all systems
• Help implement and Maintain computer/network security policies
• Keep proper records and system documentation
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7 as needed
• Maintain Video Servers and editing systems
• Implement computer/network security
• Work flexible hours when needed
• Help with remote broadcasts on location as needed
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Knowledge of the inner workings of a broadcast facility
• Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision
• A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
• ATSC transmitter, microwave, and encoding/decoding skills are desired
• Able to troubleshoot computers to board-level
• Management of Windows active directory network
• Familiarity with NLE systems is a plus
• Ability to work under fast-paced and high-stress situations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
• Associate degree in Electronics or Computer Science or higher

EXPERIENCE:
• 2 years experience with Windows operating systems, e-mail systems, FTP Servers, TCP/IP networking
• Working experience with Automated Broadcast systems/workflows
• Experience with ATSC TV transmitters and microwave systems preferred

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)

KBTX-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g642en-3-129-45-144-42 in your application.