Gray Television
Broadcast Rf Engineer - Wvlt
Wvlt is seeking a broadcast/rf engineer. Duties include troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all station equipment with a strong background in rf transmissions. Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: have expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergencies. communicate effectively with members of the engineering staff and other colleagues regarding technical issues with a positive and professional attitude. communicate and assist viewers and cable providers concerning reported outages or difficulties with the signal. obtain basic knowledge of the air chain with the ability to pinpoint problems. willingness to perform any basic building maintenance (light bulbs, basic plumbing, etc.) and run errands needed for station needs/events. troubleshoot and repair basic pc and networking issues. troubleshoot and repair transmitter issues. troubleshoot and repair fiber and microwave paths related to on-air issues. tune in satellite feeds for various programs. identify and purchase necessary equipment for rf needs and performance issues. manage the maintenance and repair of the towers, antennas, and transmission lines/connections. assist in documenting air chain equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. troubleshoot and repair field equipment. additional duties as required. this is a monday-friday position, but occasional weekend and night shifts will be necessary. all engineering staff are on call 24/7. qualifications/requirements: minimum 3 years of experience in both rf and studio equipment installation, testing, and repair. must have knowledge of broadcast sdi video and audio systems and encoding. knowledge of enps is a plus. ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks based on station needs. ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with occasional work on ladders and/or enclosed spaces. ability to work unsupervised. be flexible and available to work within an on-call schedule. must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing. 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.
Wvlt is seeking a broadcast/rf engineer. Duties include troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all station equipment with a strong background in rf transmissions. Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: have expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergencies. communicate effectively with members of the engineering staff and other colleagues regarding technical issues with a positive and professional attitude. communicate and assist viewers and cable providers concerning reported outages or difficulties with the signal. obtain basic knowledge of the air chain with the ability to pinpoint problems. willingness to perform any basic building maintenance (light bulbs, basic plumbing, etc.) and run errands needed for station needs/events. troubleshoot and repair basic pc and networking issues. troubleshoot and repair transmitter issues. troubleshoot and repair fiber and microwave paths related to on-air issues. tune in satellite feeds for various programs. identify and purchase necessary equipment for rf needs and performance issues. manage the maintenance and repair of the towers, antennas, and transmission lines/connections. assist in documenting air chain equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. troubleshoot and repair field equipment. additional duties as required. this is a monday-friday position, but occasional weekend and night shifts will be necessary. all engineering staff are on call 24/7. qualifications/requirements: minimum 3 years of experience in both rf and studio equipment installation, testing, and repair. must have knowledge of broadcast sdi video and audio systems and encoding. knowledge of enps is a plus. ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks based on station needs. ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with occasional work on ladders and/or enclosed spaces. ability to work unsupervised. be flexible and available to work within an on-call schedule. must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing. 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.