CHIEF ENGINEER - WRDW/WAGT

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WRDW/WAGT:

WRDW/WAGT is located in Augusta, Georgia, and is the market's CBS and NBC affiliate, which has a rich community presence spanning 70 years. In February 2021, the station launched its new facility, complete with state-of-the-art technology and employee amenities. Augusta is located on the GA/SC border and lies on the Savannah River, which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options. It's located within close proximity to many major southern destinations, including Atlanta, Savannah, Columbia, and Charlotte...

Augusta is also home to The Masters Golf Tournament and is well on its way to becoming a major hub for cybersecurity in the United States.

Job Summary/Description:

W/WAGT has an immediate opening for a Chief Engineer to serve as the lead point person overseeing a three-person Engineering team responsible for all technical aspects of Television and Content Broadcasting.

 Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

- Troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of television broadcast equipment and broadcast computer networks.
- Engages Master Control engineering and operations to resolve technical issues.
- Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of issues with broadcast and IT equipment.
- Works with third-party vendors to ensure maintenance for the station, transmitter sites, grounds, and facilities are all kept clean and in proper working order.
- Some smaller general maintenance and auto may be needed.

 Qualifications/Requirements:

- Electrical Engineering or other technical degree preferred.
- Experience in broadcast engineering or equivalent experience in live TV production.
- Proven Track record of starting, participating, and managing large projects.
- Must be knowledgeable in all areas of technical production and repair, configuration, and operation with all studio production, including broadcast audio, video, and control systems, video servers, storage area networks, editing, and post production systems.
- Understanding of broadcast television and streaming technologies from studio and post production to master control and distribution.
- An ability to work on multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.

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)

WRDW/WAGT-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.

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