BROADCAST ENGINEER - KCTV
Gray Media · Fairway, KS · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
- Perform regular maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
- Document and execute necessary corrective actions
- Ensure all equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts – corrects and documents technical problems
- Aid with implementing Engineering projects
- Maintain building needs
- Have a working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
- Familiar with networking and IP addressing
- Be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations, and updates
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