Chief Engineer

Job Description

Chief Engineer - WLBT

About WLBT:

The studio and transmitter facilities at WLBT have experienced significant upgrades the past three years. We have a state-of-the-art TMP operation, a new studio, solid state transmitters, upgraded IT technology and other improvements.

WLBT is Mississippi's flagship station and the dominant #1 local TV and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are an NBC affiliate that consistently produces award winning local news coverage. Jackson, MS is market #97 serving a 24 county region. It is Mississippi's largest TV market and state capital, offering great museums, several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical Center. With our great weather, Mississippi is about the outdoors. An extensive network of walking, running and cycling trails is available across the metro. And if you love a weekend getaway, Jackson is located within a short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas and Atlanta.

If you're a sports fan, we have you covered. The Mississippi Braves, the AA team of the Atlanta Braves, calls metro Jackson home. We host the PGA with the Sanderson Farms Championship. We have two SWAC schools in our DMA, Jackson State and Alcorn State. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans and Grizzlies fans have an easy drive to NOLA and Memphis.

The Jackson metro is the economic hub of Mississippi and a great place to work, live, and raise a family.

Job Summary/Description:

A Chief Engineer who will lead and manage a staff of Engineers and IT professionals. Overall job description is to maintain the broadcast and IT technology, facilities, and all equipment. In addition, ensure station is in compliance with all FCC guidelines.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Repair and troubleshoot technical equipment and systems
• Responsible for station Engineering budget and project budgets
• Able to work with other Department Heads well in planning and executing station projects
• Integration, maintenance and operation of new and existing equipment including towers, transmitters, microwave and satellite gear and tenant installations.
• Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post editing systems, field production support and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
• Have expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations
• Oversight and maintenance of all station physical assets including buildings and grounds
• Oversight of all broadcast and IT systems
• Understanding and compliance of EAS standards and practices
• The WLBT Engineering Team also provides technical support for WDBD through an SSA arrangement.
• Setup remote broadcasts on location
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Experience in television broadcast engineering is required. Management experience is preferred. Must possess good interpersonal communications skills, both oral and written. Comprehensive knowledge of core broadcast systems, on-air automation, television equipment, in-depth knowledge of IT networks, computer maintenance and repair. Must be familiar with FCC rules and broadcast standards and with network routing and IP addressing. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks based on station needs. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with occasional work on ladders. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing. Be available ''on call'' 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency engineering problems. Work in cooperation with all departments to achieve technical excellence and station profitability. The engineering department is responsible for all property and facilities maintenance.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzy2o1-3-135-202-224-42 in your application.