ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR - WSIL/KFVS

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

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 of such markets that were 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 offering 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.

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$79,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About WSIL/KFVS:

KFVS/WSIL is the market-leading CBS/ABC/CW affiliate serving the Cape Girardeau, MO-Paducah, KY-Harrisburg, IL region. Heartland News delivers trusted coverage and First Alert Weather across America's Heartland. KFVS/WSIL delivers consistent results for our advertisers. In 2026, KFVS was named Missouri Medium Market Station of the Year.

Job Summary/Description:

An Engineering Supervisor is comfortable with RF broadcast equipment and transmitters, as well as IP-based newsgathering and IT infrastructure. You will be the backbone of our technical operations, ensuring our content reaches our community on every screen, every time.

Assist the Chief Engineer in directing our engineering, IT, and facilities teams to keep our stations performing at their best. Oversee installation and maintenance of equipment. Ensure safety and compliance. Bridge the gap between traditional broadcast and modern IP communication, making sure our content flows seamlessly across all platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the technical charge: Assist the Chief Engineer in directing our engineering, IT, and facilities teams to keep the station at the top of its game.
• Own the infrastructure: Oversee the installation and maintenance of everything from audio/video switchers to critical IT systems and RF equipment.
• Manage the daily grind: Help with management of a diverse team of engineers, IT pros, and technical media producers to ensure seamless 24/7 operations.
• Ensure safety and compliance: Serve as a guardian of our standards, potentially acting as the Safety Coordinator and ensuring we’re always in line with FCC and OSHA regulations.
• Drive digital integration: Bridge the gap between traditional broadcast and modern IP communication, making sure our content flows seamlessly across all platforms.
• Support the bottom line: Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the departmental budget to keep our technical operations running efficiently.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Broadcast expertise: You have 5+ years of experience in a broadcast engineering environment (field operations and IP news-gathering experience is a huge plus!).
• Technical versatility: You’re a pro with digital broadcast equipment—transmitters, encoders, automation systems, and audio consoles are your second language.
• A calm-under-pressure mindset: You can manage multiple tight deadlines and make clear, smart decisions when things get stressful or unexpected.
• Problem-solving DNA: You have a deep understanding of both serial and IP communication and a knack for project management.
• Educational foundation: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or IT is great, but we also value equivalent real-world experience that proves you know your stuff.
• Flexibility: You understand that news doesn’t stop at 5 PM; you’re ready to support a 24/7 operation, including occasional nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• A valid driver’s license: You’re ready to head to the transmitter site or into the field whenever the job calls.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Innovation at the core: You’ll work with cutting-edge technology in an environment that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of a multi-platform audience.
• Real community impact: Your work ensures that vital news and information reach our neighbors when they need it most.
• A supportive team: Join a group of passionate professionals who value scrappiness, empathy, and high-fives as much as technical precision.
• Growth opportunities: At Gray Media, we don’t just maintain equipment; we grow careers and invest in our people.

Ready to lead the future of broadcast technology? Let’s build something great together.

WSIL/KFVS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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 at every location where 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.
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