Broadcast Engineer - Kptv

Broadcast Engineer - KPTV

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company owns top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. KPTV is a Fox‑affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon, owned by Gray Television.

Job Summary /

Description:

A broadcast engineer works with hardware and broadcast systems used across television and new media. They support PC users with networked production and broadcast systems used to create and air news and programming. They ensure that shows are broadcast on time and to a high level of quality, and they carry out updates, repairs, and maintenance of the systems.

• Support engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post‑editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/recorded events and programs.
• Support Windows users with hardware and software problems.
• Have knowledge regarding broadcast equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergency situations.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, and supplies.
• Document and execute necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts, correct and document technical problems.
• Assist with implementing engineering projects.
• Maintain building needs.
• Have working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems.
• Be 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 professional demeanor.

• Experience with VHF/UHF TV transmitters preferred.
• 2-3 years of professional or broadcast experience preferred.
• A bachelor's degree or similar certification 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 Ulti Pro self‑service portal.)

KPTV‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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, leave 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.