What are the responsibilities and job description for the BROADCAST IT ENGINEER - WBKO 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 45 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 WBKO:
WBKO is home to award-winning journalism in the heart of south-central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville. WBKO is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX, Telemundo, and CW affiliates. We are proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally in an encouraging environment. Bowling Green is the third largest and fastest growing city in Kentucky, and is "geared for fun" as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, an active arts scene, countless caves and hiking trails, ready to be explored!
Job Summary/Description:
WBKO is looking for a full-time Broadcast IT Engineer for our television station in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This position combines IT Engineering as well as Broadcast Engineering.
WBKO is looking for a full-time Broadcast IT Engineer for our television station in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This position combines IT Engineering as well as Broadcast Engineering. The candidate is responsible for areas of end-user support, including building and maintaining Windows desktops and laptops, managing servers, printers, backups, end-user applications, basic IP networking skills, cabling, and all other related systems and equipment. This engineer will also train in areas of broadcast transmission equipment, be responsible for audio-visual equipment repair, and basic building maintenance, where needed.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WBKO-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 45 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 WBKO:
WBKO is home to award-winning journalism in the heart of south-central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville. WBKO is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX, Telemundo, and CW affiliates. We are proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally in an encouraging environment. Bowling Green is the third largest and fastest growing city in Kentucky, and is "geared for fun" as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, an active arts scene, countless caves and hiking trails, ready to be explored!
Job Summary/Description:
WBKO is looking for a full-time Broadcast IT Engineer for our television station in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This position combines IT Engineering as well as Broadcast Engineering.
WBKO is looking for a full-time Broadcast IT Engineer for our television station in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This position combines IT Engineering as well as Broadcast Engineering. The candidate is responsible for areas of end-user support, including building and maintaining Windows desktops and laptops, managing servers, printers, backups, end-user applications, basic IP networking skills, cabling, and all other related systems and equipment. This engineer will also train in areas of broadcast transmission equipment, be responsible for audio-visual equipment repair, and basic building maintenance, where needed.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Manage computer systems/software (desktops, laptops, and servers) and provide end-user support
- Maintain and manage the station's IP network and oversee network security policies
- Integrate and maintain computer equipment; A working knowledge of broadcast editing systems and cameras is a plus
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools
- Perform software upgrades and file backups on the network daily, weekly, or monthly
- Solve IT problems promptly
- Troubleshoot system issues and provide end-user support through phone, email, or in-person
- Assist with documentation of IT setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
- Strong knowledge of IT systems, Active Directory, networks, and related technologies.
- Knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
- Troubleshooting expertise for computers and software
- Scripting or Programming knowledge is a plus
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Be available to work during severe weather, breaking news situations, and provide on-call services
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in potentially high-stress situations
- Valid driver's license with a clean record; Additional duties as required
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WBKO-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.