Broadcast Engineer

Job Description

Broadcast Engineer / KPHO

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 KTVK/KPHO:

Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona's Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona's Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads.

Arizona's Family Sports is home to the state's premier sports franchises including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

A broadcast engineer works with hardware and broadcast systems that are used across television and IT. Maintaining the systems, they also carry out updates and repairs.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
* Work in a hybrid environment that includes master control operations and broadcast engineering systems maintenance.
* The candidate will work three days of operations in our air control room, assisting with ''live sporting events and other operational duties. Two days will be spent on engineering support.
* Support engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events & programs.
* Have knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations
* Performs regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
* Documents and executes necessary corrective actions
* Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems
* Assist with implementing Engineering projects
* Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
* Familiar with networking and IP addressing
* Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations, and updates
* Display and maintain a professional appearance, based on station standards and professional demeanor.

Qualifications/Requirements:
* 2-3 years of professional or broadcast experience preferred
* A Bachelor's Degree or similar certification is preferred but is not required, as is previous working experience in engineering
* Strong leadership skills and ability to operate in high-pressure situations
* Knowledge of broadcast and computer systems.
* Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
* Must be able to work varying hours and weekends
* Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits

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)

KTVK/KPHO-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-g35b3n-18-217-152-233-42 in your application.