Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

Assistant Chief Engineer

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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 43 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.
About WCSC:
WHSV is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia situated in the Shenandoah Valley. WHSV carries all four major networks plus MeMY, ION, and Outlaw Operations including a Studio, 2 transmitter sites, 4 translator sites, and a microwave relay site.
Job Summary/Description:
The Assistant Chief Engineer will be the Primary IT Person and will assist in the planning, purchasing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment related to production, broadcasting, computer networking, and general building maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Trouble and Repair Basic PC and Networking Issues
• Setup PCs for Sales and News using documented procedures
• Identify and purchase necessary equipment for IT needs and performance issues
• Troubleshoot Editor and Facilis issues
• Perform and Maintain cloud backups of critical machines.
• Oversee Maintenance of VMs and Station Automation.
• Communicate effectively with any staff member or department regarding IT needs or technical issues
• Administer and Setup Domain and E-mail Accounts using documented procedures
• Assist in Documenting IT setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
• Main Safety Coordinator for the Station
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years experience in both IT and Studio Equipment installation, testing, and repair
• Must have good knowledge of Virtual Machines and Cloud backup Solutions
• Knowledge of ENPS a plus
• Good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written and must be fully computer literate, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel. Visio experience is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks based on station needs
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with occasional work on ladders and/or enclosed spaces
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing
• Be flexible and available to work within an on-call schedule
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)
WHSV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-8649nm-18-219-217-55-42 in your application.