TELEVISION BROADCAST ENGINEER - KFVS

Gray Media, Inc.; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a Broadcast Engineer for their Cape Girardeau location. The role involves hands-on maintenance and support of technical infrastructure for live and recorded programming, ensuring quality control checks, and compliance with policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of broadcast equipment, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities. The position may require non-standard hours and participation in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of broadcast equipment and facility systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to think quickly under pressure.
• Self-starter with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support all engineering aspects of the facility and maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct audio/video quality control measurements and correct deficiencies.
• Document issues, corrective actions, and maintain accurate engineering logs.

Skills

Broadcast equipment knowledge

Networking fundamentals

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and communication

Job description

KFVS-Station-Cpe Grdeu, MO
310 Broadway St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA

Job Summary

KFVS is seeking a Broadcast Engineer. The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for day‑to‑day, hands‑on maintenance and support of KFVS’s technical infrastructure for live and recorded programming and post‑production. This role performs quality control checks to ensure audio/video standards are met, troubleshoots and repairs studio/editing systems, and supports production teams while ensuring compliance with KFVS policies and FCC rules.

Responsibilities

• Support all engineering aspects of the facility: studio systems, post‑production/editing, field production, and live/recorded transmission.
• Perform daily troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and installation of studio and editing equipment.
• Conduct audio/video quality control measurements and correct deficiencies to maintain broadcast standards.
• Ensure systems are fully operational before and during live events/telecasts; identify, correct, and document technical issues in real time.
• Respond to emergency technical situations and assist in breaking news, severe weather, system integrations, and software/firmware updates.
• Document issues, corrective actions, and equipment changes; maintain accurate engineering logs and records.
• Assist with planning and implementing engineering projects and facility upgrades.
• Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems.
• Familiar with networking, routing, and IP addressing.
• Maintain building‑related technical needs assigned.
• Work effectively with production staff daily, providing internal customer service and operational support.
• Participate in after‑hours support as required, including on‑call rotations and emergency call‑ins.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of broadcast equipment, technologies, and facility systems.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including IP addressing.
• Working knowledge of current server and desktop operating systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; ability to think quickly under pressure.
• Self‑starter with strong teamwork and communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for non‑standard hours, including nights/weekends and on‑call response.

KFVS-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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.

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