BROADCAST ENGINEER/ IT - WGGB

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About WGGB:

Winner of the Gray Television 2023 Station Of The Year Award, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40 (WGGB), Fox 6 (EGGB), and CBS 3 (WSHM). We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events.

Job Summary/Description:

Western Mass News seeks an experienced Broadcast Engineer/IT to maintain all Computer Networks, Servers, and Client CPUs.  Will also support all team members on-site, in the field, and working remotely.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Design, Maintain, and Install Computer systems and networks
- Work with engineers to implement and maintain “crossover” computer systems to Audio/Video Systems
- Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production automation systems
- Responsible for keeping software licensing up to date and installed on systems
- Design implement and Maintain computer/network security policies, Understands Domain Controllers, Windows servers, Windows Clients, and Linux

Other Duties & Responsibilities -

- Assist engineering in their everyday duties as a broadcast facility
- Maintain Video Servers and editing systems
- Work flexible hours when needed
- Point of contact for corporate IT
- Provide assistance as needed for remote broadcasts
- Help maintain corporate trouble ticket system as required to support all Departments, including News, Production, Control Room, and Sales team members

Qualifications/Requirements:

Knowledge, Skill & Ability -

- Advanced IT knowledge and understanding of VM systems
- Knowledge of the inner workings of a broadcast facility
- Able to troubleshoot computers to board-level
- Management of Windows active directory network

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)

WGGB-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.