NAB Leadership Foundation is hiring: IT/ BROADCAST ENGINEER KVVU in Henderson

Job description

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 PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KVVU:

FOX5 is Las Vegas' #1 station and the local leader in news coverage on air and online.

We are Local.

Las Vegas, committed to informing and serving our communities.

FOX5 delivers 16 hours of the most-watched LIVE local content every weekday.

FOX5 is proud to be recognized for initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Honor Flight, and Take 5 To Care.

FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

In addition, Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network is a proud partner of local athletics, including UNLV, LV Aces, Vegas Knight Hawks, Las Vegas Lights FC, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Las Vegas Thrill, and A7FL.

Job Summary/Description:

KVVU TV is looking for an individual with Broadcasting Technical, IT, or Operations experience to become an IT and Broadcast engineer.

Duties include troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing studio and editing equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

- Installation and repair of all associated broadcast equipment.
- Use test equipment to troubleshoot audio and video issues.
- Monitor and/or maintain quality control standards.

Understand information taken from test equipment and determine the appropriate action.
- Able to read and decipher schematic drawings and interpolate the information.
- IT Duties, including maintenance and repair of computers, servers, networking equipment, etc.
- Capable of working odd hours: mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Maybe on call for after-hours support.
- Support all aspects of Breaking News Gathering, at a moment's notice.
- A team player, but also a self-starter able to work alone.
- Assist with facilities maintenance, including HVAC, Electrical, and security systems.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Have a working knowledge of video/audio systems and IP-based broadcast technology.
- Have a working knowledge of News and Television Automation systems.
- Have a basic understanding of RF and microwave systems.
- Have customer-focused problem-solving abilities.
- Must be self-motivated and able to see projects through to the end.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Oral and written communication skills are mandatory.
- SBE and/or IT certifications are a plus.
- Web development or custom programming knowledge is a plus.

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 onapply 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)

KVVU-TV/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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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