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ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER – WWNY

Job Location:  Watertown, NY 13601, USA

Job Details

About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

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

  • Safe harbor 401(k) Plan with matching and profit-sharing contributions
  • Major Medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • Employer contributions towards HSA plans
  • Flex benefits, including healthcare and dependent care FSA plans
  • Employer Paid Life
  • Short and Long-term disability
  • Voluntary plans, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole life and accident insurance
  • 10 paid company holidays, plus PTO
  • Wellness initiatives and other exciting work-life programs

Salary/Annual Pay:
$45,000 – $65,000 (annual)

Shift/Schedule:
Mon. – Fri.

Job Type:
Full-Time

About WWNY:
WWNY TV, a Gray Television station, has a 65+ year tradition of serving northern New York. We operate three TV stations, WWNY (CBS), WNYF (Fox), and MeTV, seen in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Our highly-rated news and programming reaches more than 100,000 households.

Job Summary/Description:
The position requires a full knowledge of station operations and technical layout, with a strong emphasis on broadcast news. Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written, and excellent computer skills. Comprehensive knowledge of RF signals, transmission mechanics, mechanical engineering, and studio technical equipment operation. Must possess the appropriate technical skills that enable diagnosis of equipment issues and ability to resolve problems quickly. Requires a competent knowledge of broadcast signal flow with the ability to quickly identify key points of failure and bypass faults with minimal system downtime.

Duties/Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

– Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/taped events and programs
– Have expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
– Ability to perform regular maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, supplies, etc.
– Documents and executes necessary corrective actions
– Ensures all transmission equipment is operating correctly before and during live event telecasts; corrects and documents technical problems and reports them to the managers
– Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and communication with other departments by maintaining discrepancy logs and equipment incident reports and regularly audits these documents to identify areas where the performance or process needs to improve
– Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing and implementing Engineering projects
– Schedules and Supervises Maintenance Engineering staff
– Working knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
– Familiarity with networking routing and IP addressing
– Manage the maintenance and repair of all company facilities associated with our station. This includes HVAC, generators, security systems, satellite dishes, electrical, hardware, etc.
– Manage the maintenance and repair of the towers, antennas, and transmission lines/connections
– Must be available to work during breaking news situations, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and provide on-call services 24/7

Qualifications/Requirements:
– Must have at least 2 years of working experience in broadcast engineering
– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related is preferred but is not required
– On-the-job and/or formal training in repairing Broadcast Transmitters
– Display and maintain a professional appearance, based on station standards, and a professional demeanor
– Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate and adapt in high-pressure situations
– Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented
– 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, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WWNY-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Chief Engineer
Job Location: USA-NY-Rochester

Overview

Audacy seeks a talented and energetic individual to serve as Chief Engineer for our Rochester, NY market.  If you possess the following skills and experiences, then please contact us to discuss this opportunity:

The anticipated starting salary range for Rochester, NY based individuals expressing interest in this position is $50,000/yr-$60,000/yr.  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include:  health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

  • Maintain integrity of all on-air and on-line products, including FM, HD and AM transmissions, digital audio & audio streaming
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation system, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone system and other related equipment
  • Install broadcast equipment at studios, transmitter sites, company vehicles, remote broadcast locations, and at two-way sites, all while keeping within good engineering practices
  • Assist in planning and development of all aspects of technical facilities including studios, transmitters, telephone systems, satellite, STL, computers and data networks
  • Create instructional materials and teach operators to use technical equipment and systems
  • Fix and/or facilitate building maintenance
  • Coordinate with third party vendors

Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum two years of experience in broadcast facility maintenance, including hands-on support of FM radio transmitters and modern studio equipment at a radio station.
  • Basic knowledge of computers and IT systems is a must, including proficiency with Google, (GMail, Google Doc Sheets, Slides) * Experience with modern digital audio systems including Wide Orbit, Vox Pro and Livewire is highly desirable.
  • Strong proven skills including ability to multitask in a multiple-project environment.
  • Availability to work various hours / days, including some weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to provide on-call status 24/7 on a rotating basis with Chief Engineer in case of equipment failure.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills are critical,with knowledge of remote repairs on computers via Zoom or other remote software.
  • A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires the use of the applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.

Preferred:

  • Ability to do component level troubleshooting.
  • Associate’s degree in electronics preferred.
  • Familiarity with high voltage, RF exposure and safety, generators and backup power systems, satellite downlink facilities and receivers.
  • Knowledge of FCC Rules and Regulations.
  • Experience in project planning, management and execution.
  • Strong verbal, writen communication skills and excellent customer service
  • SBE Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About Audacy

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@Audacy_Corp).

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.