ENGINEER - WXIX

About Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households.

The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WXIX-TV, FOX
19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri‑state area, the nation's 37th DMA. FOX
19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of news per week. FOX
19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early‑evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25‑54) late, local news starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX
19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX
19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri‑State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime‑time schedule.

WXIX, a Gray Media‑owned FOX‑affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio, has an excellent career opportunity for a full‑time Broadcast Engineer to help the Technology Department support and broadcast operations. The engineer will help support all programming and post‑production  currently broadcast 68 hours of local television news per week, and coverage via digital, social, and OTT channels throughout the day. The engineer will help ensure proper video and audio quality is maintained through all broadcast computer systems and assist local production teams as needed.

Duties will include troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing broadcast equipment, including at the transmitter/tower site.

• Support all engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post‑editing PC systems, field production, and transmission of live/recorded events & programs
• Maintain equipment and support users for On Air and Live Production computer automation servers and systems
• Perform regular PC, Laptop, and Server maintenance tasks, including repairs, equipment replacement, cleaning, and purchasing supplies for systems
• Ensure all transmission stream equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts – corrects and documents technical problems
• Position will require all aspects of Broadcast Engineering. Project implementation and integration into the equipment room. Wiring and advanced programming of equipment and computers.
• Assist with building maintenance needs

• 3‑5 years of professional television 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 emergency situations
• Experience with Crispin 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 perform well in high‑pressure situations
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations
• Must be able to work varying hours and weekends when required
• Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather,…