Assistant Chief Engineer - Wthi

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 46 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 Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

For more than 70 years, WTHI-TV (CBS/FOX/ION/MeTV/MeTV Toons) has been the most-watched local television station in west central Indiana and east central Illinois, earning a reputation for trusted, award-winning coverage of news, weather, and sports. As a treasured member of the community, WTHI-TV continues to prioritize local storytelling, support community initiatives, and provide a trusted platform for the voices and events that shape daily life across the Wabash Valley.

WTHI-TV is seeking a hands‑on technical professional to help lead the engineering and technology operations of our television station. This role partners directly with the Regional Chief Engineer to maintain, modernize, and future‑proof all station systems, from traditional SDI broadcast infrastructure and automation to IT networks, building systems, and vendor relationships. You will support live news production in a Grass Valley hot‑punch environment, oversee the health of a hybrid broadcasting plant, and help guide the next wave of technical evolution while ensuring daily broadcasts run reliably.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Right Fit:
This position is designed for a well‑rounded engineer who thrives at the intersection of broadcast and IT. You will maintain, improve, and innovate across all technical systems while providing vital support to a fast‑paced, live news environment. The ideal candidate is a steady hand, a creative problem solver, and a trusted partner ready to help lead one of the Wabash Valley’s most dynamic television operations.

• Maintain, repair, and optimize all studio, control room, and transmission systems
• Support Grass Valley Kayak HD, production switchers, Chyron graphics systems, Grass Valley routers, Imagine ADC master control, and Wheatstone audio consoles
• Manage signal flow across SDI infrastructure, including routing, monitoring, and conversion systems.
• Work closely with production and news teams to resolve live on-air technical issues quickly and effectively
• Create and maintain clear system documentation and standard operating procedures

• Work with the Regional IT manager to maintain Information technology and support users locally.
• Oversee VMware virtual machines, Windows servers, user workstations, and system backups in coordination with corporate IT
• Manage Active Directory, LAN/WAN-related hardware, and local network security
• Support newsroom systems, automation interfaces, and shared storage environments
• Maintain alignment with Gray Media corporate IT and broadcast technology initiatives
• Ensure proper cybersecurity practices and software updates across technical systems

• Serve as a key technical leader when the Chief Engineer is unavailable or off‑site
• Promote proactive maintenance and continuous improvement within the department
• Communicate effectively with newsroom, production, and corporate personnel
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and during live operations

• Working knowledge of Grass…