ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER - KBTX

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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 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.

About KBTX:

KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For more than 60 years, we’ve been the dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces six newscasts each weekday and three each weekend, totaling nearly 25 hours each week.
KBTX is routinely recognized among the best in the state by organizations including the Associated Press, RTDNA, and the Lone Star EMMY Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The station is the back-to-back winner of the Texas Association of Broadcasters’ Bonner McLane Public Service award, and a regular regional Murrow Award winner. KBTX is also a recent Texas AP Broadcasters/Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Station of the Year and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Station of the Year.

The station has launched the careers of many well-known journalists, meteorologists, and network executives, and takes pride in helping talent grow quickly into the nation’s largest television markets. The work family of KBTX is made up of a group of dedicated, professional, and passionate individuals who are the backbone of our daily mission.

Bryan-College Station, Texas, is a community of more than 250,000 people and the largest single metro in the Waco-Temple-Bryan DMA. The twin cities have a unique small-town feeling, but offer big-city amenities, including a vibrant arts community, a city-wide, all-terrain trail system, and world-class dining and nightlife. Bryan and College Station are routinely recognized as leaders in quality of life and as one of the fastest-growing communities in the country.
College Station is home to Texas A&M University, the nation’s largest university. Aggie home football games attract more than 100,000 in the stands, with tens of thousands more camped outside celebrating at tailgates during football weekends.

Learn more about KBTX at www.kbtx.com.

Job Summary/Description:

The Assistant Chief Engineer position is currently open. This position requires maintaining all broadcast equipment, computer systems, and networks.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain all Television Broadcast and A/V equipment associated with Studio and Transmitter facilities
• Troubleshoot and repair all computer equipment and maintain “crossover” to A/V systems
• Assist with remote multi-camera productions, including hookup and troubleshooting
• Help keep software licensing up to date and installed on all systems
• Help implement and maintain computer/network security policies
• Keep proper records and system documentation
• Respond to emergency calls 24/7 as needed
• Maintain Video Servers and editing systems
• Implement computer/network security
• Work flexible hours when needed
• Help with remote broadcasts on location as needed
• Additional duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Knowledge of the inner workings of a broadcast facility
• Self-starter, able to work efficiently without direct supervision
• A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
• ATSC transmitter, microwave, and encoding/decoding skills are desired
• Able to troubleshoot computers to board level
• Management of Windows Active Directory network
• Familiarity with NLE systems is a plus
• Ability to work under fast-paced and high-stress situations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
• Associate's Degree in Electronics or Computer Science or higher

EXPERIENCE:
• 2 years of experience with Windows operating systems, e-mail systems, FTP Servers, TCP/IP networking
• 2+ years working experience with Automated Broadcast systems/workflows
• Experience working as a Broadcast or Media Engineer preferred
• Experience with ATSC TV transmitters and microwave systems preferred

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KBTX-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 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.