Broadcast Engineering Lead - 24/7 Ops & IT

GRAY MEDIA; Carterville (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

HSA contributions

FSA

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Adoption & surrogacy

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media's WSIL/KFVS-TV seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead broadcast engineering, IT, and facilities teams. You’ll oversee RF transmitters, IP-based news gathering, and critical IT systems to keep content flowing 24/7 across screens.

You’ll manage installation, maintenance, safety, FCC/OSHA compliance, and budget planning, bridging traditional broadcast with modern IP workflows in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a broadcast engineering environment.
• Experience with digital broadcast gear and IP news gathering is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical charge by directing engineering, IT, and facilities teams to keep the station at the top of its game.
• Own the infrastructure by overseeing installation and maintenance of AV switchers, IT systems, and RF equipment.
• Manage the daily operations of a diverse team to ensure 24/7 seamless broadcast.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (FCC/OSHA).
• Bridge traditional broadcast with modern IP workflows to deliver content across platforms.
• Assist with budget preparation and ongoing departmental cost control.

Skills

Broadcast expertise

Digital broadcast equipment

IP networking

Project management

Calm-under-pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Transmitters

Encoders

Automation systems

Audio consoles

RF equipment

Job description

Gray Media's WSIL/KFVS-TV seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead broadcast engineering, IT, and facilities teams. You’ll oversee RF transmitters, IP-based news gathering, and critical IT systems to keep content flowing 24/7 across screens.

You’ll manage installation, maintenance, safety, FCC/OSHA compliance, and budget planning, bridging traditional broadcast with modern IP workflows in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.