What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER - KTUU position at Gray Media?
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 KTUU:
Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most-watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage, as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streamed content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is "To Tell Alaska's Story," and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service.
Job Summary/Description:
The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with the planning, purchasing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment for production, broadcasting, computer networking, and general building maintenance.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
IT:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KTUU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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, 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 KTUU:
Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most-watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage, as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streamed content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is "To Tell Alaska's Story," and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service.
Job Summary/Description:
The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with the planning, purchasing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment for production, broadcasting, computer networking, and general building maintenance.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
IT:
- Trouble and Repair Basic PC and Networking Issues
- Set up 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 and local backups of critical machines.
- Oversee Maintenance of VMs and Station Automation.
- Please communicate quickly and effectively with any staff member or department regarding IT needs or technical issues, with a positive, professional attitude.
- Administer and set up Domain and E-mail Accounts using documented procedures.
- Assist in documenting IT setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Troubleshoot and Repair Studio Equipment
- Troubleshoot and Repair Field Equipment
- Communicate effectively with any staff member or department regarding Studio or Field needs or technical issues.
- Perform Inspection, Documentation, and Basic Maintenance of Station Vehicles
- Assist in Live Shots and other station events if needed
- Make cables for RF, Baseband Video, audio, and Networking
- Obtain basic knowledge of the air path with the ability to pinpoint problems
- Identify and purchase necessary equipment for Studio needs and performance issues
- Assist in Documenting Studio equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
- Program, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Utah Scientific Router
- Troubleshoot and repair transmitter issues
- Troubleshoot and repair fiber and microwave paths related to on-air issues
- Tune in to Satellite feeds for various programs
- Identify and purchase necessary equipment for RF needs and performance issues.
- Perform Monthly Transmitter Maintenance and Reports
- Assist in Documenting Air Chain equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
- Communicate effectively with members of the Engineering staff and other colleagues regarding technical issues with a positive and professional attitude
- Help the Engineering and Production staff to minimize loss of service
- Communicate and assist viewers and cable providers concerning reported outages or difficulties with the signal
- Assist the Director of Technology in yearly budgeting
- Keeping up to date with the industry by building and maintaining a network of contacts
- Willingness to conform to the Gray standard engineering practices
- Developing and using awareness of best practice in health and safety for the workplace
- Keeping abreast of constant changes in technology by investigating new systems, techniques, and equipment
- Willingness to perform any basic building maintenance (light bulbs, basic plumbing, etc.) and run errands needed for station needs/events
- Assist in Plowing and various jobs the DOT or GM deems fit.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in both IT and Studio Equipment installation, testing, and repair
- Must be physically able to climb ladders, pull cables, and maintain vegetation at Transmitter sites
- Must have good knowledge of Virtual Machines and Cloud backup Solutions
- Must have knowledge of Broadcast SDI Video and Audio Systems and Encoding
- Knowledge of ENPS and Crispin is a plus
- Knowledge of SEMPTE 2110-30 and Dante certifications is a plus
- Good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, and must be fully computer literate, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel. Visio production 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 (every other week and weekend)
- In Alaska, air travel, both plane and helicopter, as well as the use of fleet vehicles, is required to access various transmitter/translator sites.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KTUU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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.
