It Engineer - Ktiv

Salary and Schedule

Salary: $20.00-$25.00/hr.

Shift: Mon – Fri (flexible schedule).

Job Type: Full-Time.

KTIV is looking for an IT Engineer for our TV station in Sioux City, Iowa. This is a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking operation with plenty of room to grow and learn new things.

• Performs troubleshooting of hardware and software problems on all broadcast equipment.
• Provides prompt service in support of the daily News Department operations and other station departments.
• Performs preventative maintenance as appropriate on equipment.
• Installs, updates, and documents needed equipment changes to support the operational requirements of the facility.
• Responds to, communicates, manages, and tracks on‑air technical issues as they arise in a live 24‑7 production environment with the appropriate sense of urgency.
• Collaborates with engineering management to identify technical needs, design workflows/systems, and implement solutions.
• Follows station, company, and industry standards for installation and documentation of new systems.

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or Computer Science, or equivalent training and/or experience.
• Two years of experience maintaining technical equipment in a television broadcast or post‑production facility preferred.
• Positive work attitude, self‑starter, strong work ethic, and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust work plans without loss of efficiency or composure, managing multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with varying disciplines and personalities.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and ability to articulate the troubleshooting process to peers.
• Strong IT knowledge of computer networking, hardware and software maintenance, and virtual computing platforms is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of production workflows in television – operational familiarity with multiple NRCS, NLE, and automation platforms.
• Desire to learn and evaluate new technologies, systems, and workflows.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to include overnights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call in support of a 24x7x365 broadcast operation.
• Ability to travel to remote broadcast sites, as needed.
• Must be able to insert and remove control‑room rack equipment weighing 25‑50 pounds with the help of another employee.
• Must have a clean driving record.

• Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and surrogacy benefits
• 401(k) plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including relocation PTO
• Focus on caring

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 at every location where 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.

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