IT ENGINEER - KTIV

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Safe harbor 401(k) Plan with matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Major Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer contributions towards HSA plans
• Flex benefits, including healthcare and dependent care FSA plans
• Employer Paid Life
• Short and Long-term disability
• Voluntary plans, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole life and accident insurance
• 10 paid company holidays, plus PTO
• Wellness initiatives and other exciting work-life programs

Salary/Hourly Wage:

Salary: $20.00-$25.00/hr.

Shift/Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (flexible schedule)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KTIV:

KTIV, Siouxland's News Channel, is the award-winning, dominant NBC affiliate located in Sioux City, Iowa and serves viewers in NW Iowa, NE Nebraska, and SE South Dakota. KTIV News 4 is a breaking news and weather station covering local, original stories in the tri-state area.

Job Summary/Description:  

KTIV is looking for an IT Engineer for our television station in Sioux City, Iowa. This is a fast-paced, forward-thinking, fun-having operation with plenty of room to grow and learn new things. This position is responsible for all 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. 

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

- Provide all areas of desktop client support for local and remote employees
- Build and manage Windows desktops and laptops
- Build and manage Windows servers, file shares, backups, and plans for disaster recovery
- Manage local Active Directory user accounts, passwords, and access to local resources
- Set up work areas, including docking stations, monitors, and printers
- Install and support Microsoft Office and other client applications
- Work with Corporate IT to support local employees use of company applications
- Maintain and manage station IP data network
- Work with Corporate IT to administer, install, and troubleshoot edge network equipment, including routers and firewalls
- Work with broadcast engineers and newsroom to support all broadcast automation systems
- Knowledge of RF Transmission Systems, Microwave Systems
- Knowledge of ASI, and SDI Encoding and Decoding Systems
- Maintain station phone system and voicemail, to include add/remove employees
- Process trouble tickets in the company helpdesk system
- Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned

 Qualifications/Requirements:

- Associate degree in Electronics or Computer Science, or equivalent training and/or experience
- Two years of experience maintaining technical equipment in a television broadcast or post-production facility preferred
- Must possess a positive work attitude, a strong work ethic, and ability to work well with others
- Ability to prioritize and make changes to work plans without loss of efficiency or composure all while managing multiple projects
- Ability to communicate efficiently with varying disciplines and personalities
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to articulate the troubleshooting process to peers
- Strong IT knowledge of computer networking, hardware and software maintenance, and virtual computing platforms is required
- Comprehensive understanding of production workflows in television – operational familiarity with multiple NRCS, NLE, and automation platforms
- Desire to learn and evaluate new technologies, systems, and workflows
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to include overnights, weekends, holidays, and on-call in support of a 24x7x365 Broadcast operation
- Ability to travel to remote broadcast sites, as needed
- Must be able to insert and remove control room rack equipment weighing 25-50 pounds with the help of another employee
- Must have a clean driving record

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)

KTIV-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.