BROADCAST ENGINEER - WLOX
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 46 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 WLOX
WLOX-TV has the #1 (ABC) and #2 (CBS) stations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We produce award-winning News Programming and Creative Services Video Productions for WLOX ABC, WLOX CBS, Bounce WLOX, The Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, Telemundo Mississippi and Me TV Biloxi. We also have a dominant digital presence, using WLOX.com, the WLOX News app, the WLOX Weather app, Gulf Coast Weekend and our social media platforms connecting to a worldwide audience. Coastal Mississippi offers affordability, tasty cuisine, and top-tier arts and entertainment in our communities we serve. We blend that with our own rich history to make WLOX the Stations for South Mississippi.
Job Summary/Description
- Support all engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
- Work with technology staff to implement and maintain “crossover” computer systems for Audio/Video Systems
- Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production automation systems
- Performs regular maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
- Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems
- Works with the IT Director to design, implement, and maintain computer systems, licensing, and network security
- Affords assistance with implementing Engineering projects
- Affords assistance with building maintenance needs
Qualifications/Requirements
- 5 years of professional television broadcast experience, including the latest operating systems software (including server & desktop), email systems, FTP Servers, TCP/IP Networking
- Knowledge of Broadcast A/V equipment, combined with serial and IP communication and control
- Knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
- Experience with Digital Broadcast Master Control and News Automation preferred
- Knowledge of Bit Central and ENPS News systems preferred
- Knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques
- Ability to operate in high-pressure situations
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
- Must be able to work varying hours and weekends
- Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations, and updates
- A Bachelor’s Degree or similar certification is preferred. Previous work experience in engineering is considered.