Gray Television, Inc. is hiring: IT/BROADCAST ENGINEER - KOSA in Odessa

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

Salary: $22.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule: Flexible

Job Type: Full-Time

About KOSA:

First Alert 7/KOSA-TV is a top-rated, long-time news leader in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. Based in Midland/Odessa, we pride ourselves on being the dominant player in a highly competitive market where there is never a shortage of news that impacts people on the regional level, throughout the state of Texas, and very often on the national stage. Our team of professionals is committed to sharing the most compelling stories every day, and we know that it requires outstanding writers, creative photographers, and an innovative production team. Whether we\'re following local officers to the nation\'s capital to remember their fallen brothers; traveling to Marine boot camp to highlight a local man\'s journey; covering a hometown president (George W. Bush) during his eight years in office; or tracking the latest developments in the oil and gas industry – KOSA is located at the epicenter of some of the most important news stories of our generation.

Job Summary/Description:

First Alert 7/KOSA-TV in Odessa/Midland, TX is looking for an individual with Broadcasting Technical, IT, or Operations experience with a great attitude and willingness to learn. You’ll be joining the First Alert 7/Telemundo 20 engineering staff. You\'ll provide technical support for equipment and staff in a broadcast and streaming environment. A solid IT background is desirable, and applicants should also have either experience or a genuine interest in learning RF and other broadcast-specific skills.

Duties/Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Provide all areas of desktop client support for local and remote employees
• Build and manage Windows desktops and laptops
• Build and manage Windows servers, file shares, backups, and plans for disaster recovery
• Manage local Active Directory user accounts, passwords, and access to local resources
• Set up work areas, including docking stations, monitors, and printers
• Install and support Microsoft Office and other client applications
• Work with Corporate IT to support local employees’ use of company applications
• Maintain and manage the station IP data network
• Work with Corporate IT to administer, install, and troubleshoot network equipment, including routers and firewalls
• Work with broadcast engineers and the newsroom to support all broadcast automation systems
• Knowledge of RF Transmission Systems, Microwave Systems
• Knowledge of ASI and SDI Encoding and Decoding Systems
• Process trouble tickets in the company's helpdesk system

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Have good people skills to work with all Departments in the station
• Knowledge regarding equipment, IT technology, systems, and be able to step in and assist in breaking news situations and emergencies
• Knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including automation, server, and desktop operating systems
• Knowledge of the Microsoft operating system, LAN layout, and maintenance, as well as knowledge of data switches, routers, and storage devices, is preferred
• Must be able to insert and remove control room rack equipment weighing 25-50 pounds with the help of another employee
• A team player, but also a self-starter able to work alone
• Capable of working odd hours: morning, nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary, and being on-call for after-hours support at times
• Must have a clean driving record

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, search by job title or station, and click on the apply now button to 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.)

KOSA-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.

Equal Opportunity Employer