Live Broadcast Engineer — Studio & Live Event Support

Gray Media, Inc.; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KCTV, part of Gray Media, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to maintain the technical infrastructure for all live and recorded programming and post-production at KCTV. You will perform day-to-day hands-on maintenance, troubleshoot, and assist the production team while upholding FCC standards and station guidelines.

Your role involves equipment installation, routine maintenance, and ensuring quality video and audio for broadcasts.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional or broadcast experience preferred.
• A Bachelor's Degree or similar certification is preferred, but not required.
• Previous working experience in engineering is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to operate in high-pressure situations.
• Knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
• Must be able to work varying hours and weekends
• Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits

Responsibilities

• Support engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
• Have knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations
• Performs regular maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
• Documents and executes necessary corrective actions
• Ensures all equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts – corrects and documents technical problems
• Assist with implementing Engineering projects
• Maintains building needs
• Have a working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
• Familiar with networking and IP addressing
• Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations, and updates
• Display and maintain a professional appearance, based on station standards and a professional demeanor

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

KCTV, part of Gray Media, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to maintain the technical infrastructure for all live and recorded programming and post-production at KCTV. You will perform day-to-day hands-on maintenance, troubleshoot, and assist the production team while upholding FCC standards and station guidelines.

Your role involves equipment installation, routine maintenance, and ensuring quality video and audio for broadcasts.