Chief Engineer - Wtoc

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. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About WTOC:

WTOC was the first television station to sign on in the Savannah market, nearly 70 years ago. As the Southeast News Leader, WTOC is dedicated to providing viewers with award-winning newscasts and in-depth local journalism.

Our area is known as The Coastal Empire of Georgia and The Lowcountry of South Carolina. WTOC excels in creating effective commercials for our advertising clients. We also create promotional campaigns for our #1 News programs that inform and engage the viewer.  WTOC 11 is the number one news source in beautiful historic Savannah, Georgia which was named the third-best city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure.  The call letters stand for Welcome To Our City.

Job Summary/Description:  

General responsibilities include overseeing the engineering and technology functions of a broadcast television including leading a team of engineers and IT staff, overseeing department budget and providing leadership for the installation of all station equipment and technology.

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

- Lead a team of engineers and IT personnel.
- Oversee the Engineering and Technology department budget(s) and assist with capital budget planning.
- Hire, manage, mentor, and motivate department staff.
- Chief Engineer makes sure that all FCC rules and regulations are followed, and the station is in complete compliance with the FCC and FAA.
- Responsible for overseeing the installation and maintenance of all equipment including audio, video, RF broadcast gear, and critical IT systems.
- Position is also responsible for facility maintenance and management, including all building and ground maintenance, broadcast tower maintenance, and remote transmitter site maintenance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

A degree in Engineering, Computer science, IT-related field or equivalent broadcast experience.  A minimum of five years of experience managing at a broadcast station.  Experience in field operations and IP new-gathering technologies is a plus.  Knowledge of modern digital broadcast equipment including but not limited to transmitters, transport stream encoders, video switchers, audio consoles, automation systems, robotic camera systems, and ENG equipment is also desired. 

Prior Chief Engineering Experience is preferred.  Candidate must have excellent communication skills and ability to work interdepartmentally.  Understanding of both serial and IP communication, and IT systems, servers, desktops, and virtual environments is also required.

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 your resume, cover letter, and references

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

WTOC-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, and 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 be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.