Station/Company: KPTV/KPDX-TV
Location: Portland Oregon
Hours: Full Time
Job Summary
Position/Title:
Senior Broadcast Engineer
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.
About KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary/Description:
KPTV Fox 12, the market leader in Portland, Oregon, is looking for a new member of our engineering staff. With a 100+ member news team originating over 90 hours of content per week and two full power transmitters, our engineers keep busy while maintaining a good work/life balance. Candidates must possess good interpersonal communications skills, both oral and written, and be fully computer literate. Daily responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance and installation of RF transmitters and transmission equipment, project management, and surefooted support of production operators in the event of on-air equipment malfunction.
Duties/Responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Administration of KPTV and KPDX transmitters and facilities
• Repairs and maintenance of RF systems including microwave and translators
• Assist in maintenance of the KPTV studio facilities and transmission equipment
• Work closely with the station’s staff and corporate leadership to implement new technologies for the business as a whole
• Lead the design and integration process of new or replacement systems
• Help maintain documentation
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and production personnel
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Previous experience with VHF and UHF transmitters and transmission equipment
• Practical knowledge of broadcast signal flow with the ability to quickly identify key points of failure and bypass faults with minimal system down time
• Experience with broadcast video systems including routers, monitoring, test equipment, and transport stream encoders and decoders
• Must work comfortably using the latest operating systems software, including networking, server and desktop operating systems
• Able to work alone at times
• Ability to work under inclement weather conditions
• Technical skills with the ability to diagnose and repair common broadcast equipment
• Familiarity with cable termination techniques, including coax, XLR, BNC, RJ45
• Able to safely handle equipment and tools weighing 50 pounds
• Availability to occasionally work outside of normal daytime hours
• Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Meet Gray corporate’s pre-employment requirements, which includes among other things, passing the background check, verifying full COVID-19 vaccination status, etc.
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
KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License
Requirements:
Duties/Responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Administration of KPTV and KPDX transmitters and facilities
• Repairs and maintenance of RF systems including microwave and translators
• Assist in maintenance of the KPTV studio facilities and transmission equipment
• Work closely with the station’s staff and corporate leadership to implement new technologies for the business as a whole
• Lead the design and integration process of new or replacement systems
• Help maintain documentation
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and production personnel
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Previous experience with VHF and UHF transmitters and transmission equipment
• Practical knowledge of broadcast signal flow with the ability to quickly identify key points of failure and bypass faults with minimal system down time
• Experience with broadcast video systems including routers, monitoring, test equipment, and transport stream encoders and decoders
• Must work comfortably using the latest operating systems software, including networking, server and desktop operating systems
• Able to work alone at times
• Ability to work under inclement weather conditions
• Technical skills with the ability to diagnose and repair common broadcast equipment
• Familiarity with cable termination techniques, including coax, XLR, BNC, RJ45
• Able to safely handle equipment and tools weighing 50 pounds
• Availability to occasionally work outside of normal daytime hours
• Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Meet Gray corporate’s pre-employment requirements, which includes among other things, passing the background check, verifying full COVID-19 vaccination status, etc.
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
KPTV-TV/Gray Television Group, 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.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License
Contact:
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Apply Online URL:
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How to Apply
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Apply Online: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d7766ebd-4a56-49a0-914c-466ae726eea4Contact Email: jennifer.conaway@kptv.com
Expiration: April 30, 2023
