ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER - WHSV

Gray Television•Harrisonburg, VA

49d

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer will be the Primary IT Person and Safety Coordinator, as well as assist in the planning, purchasing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment related to production, broadcasting, computer networking, and general building maintenance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in both IT and Studio Equipment installation, testing, and repair
Must be physically able to climb ladders, pull cables, and maintain vegetation at Transmitter sites
Must have good knowledge of Virtual Machines and Cloud backup Solutions
Must have knowledge of Broadcast SDI Video and Audio Systems and Encoding
Good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, and must be fully computer literate, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel. Visio experience is a plus
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks based on station needs
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with occasional work on ladders and/or enclosed spaces
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing
Be flexible and available to work within an on-call schedule (every other week and weekend)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
Visio experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Trouble and Repair Basic PC and Networking Issues
Set up PCs for Sales and News using documented procedures
Identify and purchase necessary equipment for IT needs and performance issues
Troubleshoot Editor and Facilis issues
Perform and maintain cloud and local backups of critical machines.
Oversee Maintenance of VMs and Station Automation.
Communicate promptly and effectively with any staff member or department regarding IT needs or technical issues with a positive and professional attitude.
Administer and set up Domain and E-mail Accounts using documented procedures
Assist in documenting IT setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
Troubleshoot and Repair Studio Equipment
Troubleshoot and Repair Field Equipment
Communicate effectively with any staff member or department regarding Studio or Field needs or technical issues
Perform Inspection, Documentation, and Basic Maintenance of Station Vehicles
Assist in Live Shots and other station events if needed
Make basic cables for RF, Baseband Video, and Networking
Obtain basic knowledge of the air chain with the ability to pinpoint problems
Identify and purchase necessary equipment for Studio needs and performance issues
Assist in Documenting Studio equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
Program, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Harris Platinum Router
Main Safety Coordinator for the Station
Troubleshoot and repair transmitter issues
Troubleshoot and repair fiber and microwave paths related to on-air issues
Tune in to Satellite feeds for various programs
Identify and purchase necessary equipment for RF needs and performance issues
Perform Monthly Transmitter Maintenance and Reports
Assist in Documenting Air Chain equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
The Assistant Chief Engineer is the main Safety Coordinator for the Station, including all reports and corporate communications.
Communicate effectively with members of the Engineering staff and other colleagues regarding technical issues with a positive and professional attitude
Help the Engineering and Production staff to minimize loss of service
Communicate and assist viewers and cable providers concerning reported outages or difficulties with the signal
Assist the Chief Engineer in yearly budgeting
Keeping up to date with the industry by building and maintaining a network of contacts
Willingness to conform to Gray standard engineering practices
Developing and using awareness of best practice in health and safety for the workplace
Keeping abreast of constant changes in technology by investigating new systems, techniques, and equipment
Willingness to perform any basic building maintenance (light bulbs, basic plumbing, etc.) and run errands needed for station needs/events