Broadcast & IT Engineer - Live News Tech Lead

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, part of Gray Media, seeks a hands-on broadcast/IT engineer to lead engineering and technology operations. You will partner with the Regional Chief Engineer to maintain, modernize, and future-proof station systems from SDI to IT networks, supporting live news in a Grass Valley environment.

The ideal candidate blends broadcast and IT expertise, problem-solving, and calm leadership under pressure. On-call duties include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Grass Valley switchers, Evertz, Imagine, Grass Valley Routers, and ENPS.
• Understanding of SDI signal flow, routing, audio distribution, and monitoring systems.
• Experience with VMware virtual environments, Windows server, Active Directory, and system backups.
• Knowledge of VLANs, routing, and network configuration within a broadcast plant.
• Must be available for on-call support, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and optimize all studio, control room, and transmission systems.
• Support Grass Valley Kayak HD, production switchers, Chyron graphics systems, Grass Valley routers, Imagine ADC master control, and Wheatstone audio consoles.
• Manage signal flow across SDI infrastructure, including routing, monitoring, and conversion systems.
• Work closely with production and news teams to resolve live on-air technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Create and maintain clear system documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee VMware virtual machines, Windows servers, user workstations, and system backups.
• Manage Active Directory, LAN/WAN-related hardware, and local network security.
• Maintain alignment with Gray Media corporate IT and broadcast technology initiatives.

Skills

Grass Valley switchers

ENPS

SDI signal flow

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Tools

Grass Valley routers

Imagine

Chyron graphics

Job description

WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, part of Gray Media, seeks a hands-on broadcast/IT engineer to lead engineering and technology operations. You will partner with the Regional Chief Engineer to maintain, modernize, and future-proof station systems from SDI to IT networks, supporting live news in a Grass Valley environment.

The ideal candidate blends broadcast and IT expertise, problem-solving, and calm leadership under pressure. On-call duties include evenings, weekends, and holidays.