ENGINEER/IT - WBTV

Gray Media; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WBTV is seeking a Broadcast Engineer/IT Technician to support reliable live and recorded programming, newsroom operations, and post-production in an automated environment. You will troubleshoot baseband, RF, and IP-based systems while maintaining studio, control room, and ingest/playout workflows.

The role requires at least two years of experience in broadcast engineering or IT and training in transmitter repair, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail, documentation, and a

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in broadcast engineering or IT.
• On-the-job or formal training in broadcast transmitter repair.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits.
• Customer-service mindset and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support on-air operations for live and recorded programming across studio, control room, and post-production environments.
• Troubleshoot baseband, RF, and IP-based systems quickly and methodically under deadline pressure.
• Install, maintain, and repair broadcast and post-production equipment, including studio systems, routing, audio, video, editing, and ingest and playout workflows.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document configuration changes to support maximum system uptime.
• Collaborate with News, Production, Creative Services, Engineering, and IT to keep workflows running smoothly.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing status updates and post-incident summaries as needed.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

IT proficiency

Customer-service mindset

Job description

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency that offers national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WBTV

WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the “most trustworthy source of news and information” in the area according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatherRate. Being “On Your Side” for viewers, clients, and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its award-winning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit www.wbtv.com to learn more.

Job Summary/Description

WBTV is seeking a Broadcast Engineer/IT Technician to support reliable, high-quality live and recorded programming, newsroom operations, and post-production. This hands‑on, service‑oriented role combines broadcast engineering fundamentals with modern IT and IP‑based workflow support in an automated environment.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support on‑air operations for live and recorded programming across studio, control room, and post‑production environments.
• Troubleshoot baseband, RF, and IP‑based systems quickly and methodically under deadline pressure.
• Install, maintain, and repair broadcast and post‑production equipment, including studio systems, routing, audio, video, editing, and ingest and playout workflows.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document configuration changes to support maximum system uptime.
• Collaborate with News, Production, Creative Services, Engineering, and IT to keep workflows running smoothly.
• Ensure daily operations comply with WBTV policies and applicable FCC standards and guidelines.
• Oversee and support IT‑based broadcast workflows in an automated environment, including networked systems and related infrastructure.
• Support digital transmitter operations and assist with transmitter maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, providing status updates and post‑incident summaries as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with FCC operational standards and compliance expectations for broadcast television.
• Work a schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call support as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least two years of experience in broadcast engineering or IT.
• On‑the‑job or formal training in broadcast transmitter repair.
• Professional appearance and demeanor consistent with station standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot calmly and methodically under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits.
• Customer‑service mindset and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Experience supporting automated master control and integrating IT‑based workflows.

Additional Info

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.