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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 KCTV:
KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Job Description/Summary:
A Broadcast Engineer is responsible for day-to-day hands-on maintenance of the technical infrastructure supporting all live and recorded programming and post-production at KCTV. Performs quality control measurements to ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained for broadcast and assists the local production team with their needs. Day-to-day troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing studio and editing equipment. The Engineer interacts daily with production staff and will be responsible for following all KCTV and FCC standards and guidelines. Must be able to think on their feet, work well with others, be a self-starter, and be a team player who is focused on quality customer service for internal employees.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Support engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
• Have knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations
• Performs regular maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
• Documents and executes necessary corrective actions
• Ensures all equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts - corrects and documents technical problems
• Assist with implementing Engineering projects
• Maintains building needs
• Have a working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
• Familiar with networking and IP addressing
• Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations, and updates
• Display and maintain a professional appearance, based on station standards and a professional demeanor
Qualifications/Requirements:
• 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
• Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits
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)
KCTV/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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