Maintenance Engineer - Kmov

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 KMOV:

If you are talented, smart, inquisitive, organized and passionate -- we have a great job waiting for you at KMOV in St. Louis! KMOV is the most watched television/digital news operation in Missouri and Southern Illinois, with nationally-recognized and award-winning news, weather and investigative content. Winner of the national Edward R. Murrow award in 2023 for Best Newscast, KMOV just moved into a new state-of-the art facility in the suburbs of St. Louis. KMOV is one of the top CBS affiliates in the country, a leader in Market #24, and known for its award winning news and weather coverage, numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions.

Job Summary/Description:

The Broadcast Maintenance Engineer repairs maintains, and provides technical and operational support to mechanical and electronic equipment within the broadcast facility. The Broadcast Engineer also provides technical support to news and production operations.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are limited to):

• Performs troubleshooting of hardware and software problems on all Broadcast equipment. Repairs component or board level as appropriate

• Provides prompt service in support of daily News Department operations and other station departments

• Performs preventive maintenance as appropriate on station equipment

• Cross-trains other members of the technical staff, and improves/updates technical job skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate degree in Electronics or Computer Science, or equivalent training and/or experience

• Five years experience maintaining technical equipment in a television broadcast or post-production facility is preferred

• Must possess mid-level experience and knowledge of computers, servers, data infrastructure including Ethernet and fiber in support of IP and communications protocols, and computer operating systems (WP, Windows 10, Server 2008, etc)

• Knowledge of Edius editing servers and control room automation is a plus

• Must have the ability to install and configure broadcast technical equipment and computer hardware and software, and troubleshoot computer-related problems in support of broadcast-specific technology

• Good written and verbal skills. Must have the ability to communicate with non-technical personnel to resolve equipment issues

• Must have the ability to prioritize and make changes to work plans without loss of efficiency or composure

• Ability to make well-informed decisions quickly while under pressure

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks

• Must possess a positive work attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well with others

• Have the ability for a flexible work schedule in support of a 24x7x365 broadcast operation

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)

KMOV-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.