Gray Media · 3 weeks ago
BROADCAST IT ENGINEER - WIFR
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelGray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a full-time Broadcast IT Engineer for their television station WIFR in Rockford, Illinois. This role combines IT Engineering and Broadcast Engineering, focusing on end-user support, managing servers, and maintaining broadcast transmission equipment.
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Responsibilities
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 local engineering management and corporate IT to support local employees’ use of company applications
Work with broadcast engineers and newsroom staff to support news operations
Work with local engineering management and corporate IT to administer, install, and troubleshoot network equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls
Maintain station phone system and voicemail, to include adding/removing employees
Process trouble tickets in the company's helpdesk system
Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned
Qualification
Required
Have knowledge regarding IT technology and be able to step in and assist in emergencies
Experience managing Windows Servers, including network file shares and on-premise applications
Experience managing Windows Active Directory, including ADUC, DNS, DHCP, and GPO
Basic to intermediate IP networking skills, to include understanding of IP addressing, subnet masks, routes, default gateways, and VLANs
Cabling skills, to include crimping RJ45, BNC, and F connectors
Understanding and use of IP networking tools such as ping, traceroute, whois, ipconfig, and nslookup
Eagerness to take on new projects with minimal supervision and a focus on best practice implementations
Strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and a positive, customer-oriented mindset
Must be able to insert and remove control room rack equipment weighing 25-50 pounds with the help of another employee
Must have a driver's license and a good driving record
Preferred
An associate's degree in information technology, broadcast engineering, or a related field/experience is preferred
Broadcast engineering experience is a plus, but we will train
Experience with virtual server and virtual application environments like VMware and Citrix is helpful
Experience with backup applications like Veeam is helpful
Company
Gray Media
Gray Media is a broadcast company that owns and operates television stations in 31 markets across the country.
Founded in 1897
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.4B2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-05-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
Leadership Team
Alan Gould
Vice President of Investor Relations
James Finch
VP Of News Services
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