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Gray Media · 4 months ago

BROADCAST IT ENGINEER - RAYCOM SPORTS

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the nation's largest owner of local television stations. Raycom Sports, a part of Gray Media, is seeking a Broadcast IT Engineer to work in a modern broadcast facility, focusing on IT management and broadcast engineering for sports production. The role involves maintaining technical integrity, troubleshooting systems, and implementing state-of-the-art solutions in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Act as a member of both the local Raycom Sports Engineering Team and the company-wide engineering team to implement state-of-the-art solutions

Brainstorm and develop new solutions for operations and sports transmissions

Interface with Production employees and freelancers to troubleshoot applications and systems

Maintain the technical integrity of the Raycom Sports facilities, including but not limited to the control room, studios, truck, stadium, and production equipment

Assist with IT desktop and infrastructure support

Assist in responding to facility outages and perform basic maintenance on building systems, on-air systems, Ethernet, fiber networks, and systems

Install, repair, and maintain digital and high-definition broadcast equipment as well as computer and IT equipment associated with the operation of broadcast signals and office functions

Research equipment and determine whether it appropriately supports the facility and improves the operation, streamlining operations while reducing errors

Identify solutions that may result in savings to the company

Implement, support, and evaluate applications used by Mac OSX, Microsoft Windows, and Linux platforms

Qualification

Broadcast production systemsTCP/IP networksDigital TV (HD/SDI)Mac OSXMicrosoft WindowsLinuxProblem-solving skillsLive Sports productionMS OfficeCAD/Visio

Required

Must have a clean driving record and live drug-free

An associate's degree in electronics technology or an IT field

Knowledge of computer server installation and maintenance

Knowledge of Mac OSX, Microsoft Windows platforms, and Linux

Proficient with broadcast production systems such as: Grass Valley Switchers, Sony Cameras, Evertz routers, graphics systems including Chyron, Vizrt, and XPression, Ross Hardware, Haivision encode/decode, Kiloview encoders, Wireless audio and communications systems

Understanding of TCP/IP networks and other PC networking technologies

Understanding of digital TV (HD/SDI) as well as core technical/plant facilities

Proficient in software-driven broadcast video equipment

Proven ability to read and understand system signal flow diagrams for television control rooms and studio facilities

Position requires excellent interpersonal skills

Position requires a cool, level-headed individual who works well under the pressures of 'live' television

Strong hands-on, problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems

Understanding of the urgent needs of the live broadcast, sports, and entertainment environment; ability to stay focused and productive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing assignments

Must be a self-starter who can meet deadlines

The ability to work alone and in a team environment with engineers, freelancers, IT, and other departments

Excellent written and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills

Must be able to work highly varied and flexible hours in support of live sporting events (i.e. nights, weekends, and holidays)