It/engineer - KGNS

IT/ENGINEER - KGNS

KGNS TV is looking for an individual with Broadcasting Technical, IT, or Operations experience to become an IT and Broadcast Engineer. Duties include troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing studio and editing equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Installation and repair of all associated broadcast equipment.
• Use test equipment to troubleshoot audio and video issues.
• Monitor and/or maintain quality control standards. Understand information taken from test equipment and determine the appropriate action.
• Able to read and decipher schematic drawings and interpolate the information.
• IT Duties, including maintenance and repair of computers, servers, networking equipment, etc.
• Capable of working odd hours: mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maybe on call for after-hours support.
• Support all aspects of Breaking News Gathering, at a moment’s notice.
• A team player, but also a self-starter able to work alone.
• Assist with facilities maintenance, including HVAC, Electrical, and security systems.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications/Requirements include:

• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Professional, with high self-motivation for providing support and serving others.
• Highly skilled with Windows-based computer systems.
• Great communication skills and problem-solving ability under pressure.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure on multiple tasks based on station needs.
• Team player with good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, and advanced computer literacy.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., with occasional work on ladders.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Available to provide periodic on-call support as part of an Engineering team rotation.

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.

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