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About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KFYR:

Broadcast Engineer - KFYR-TV / KMOT-TV / KUMV-TV / KQCD-TVLocation: Bismarck, ND (serving central and western North Dakota)**Join the team that keeps North Dakota's trusted news stations connected and on the air!KFYR-TV, along with our sister stations KMOT-TV in Minot, KUMV-TV in Williston, and KQCD-TV in Dickinson, is part of Gray Media, a leading multimedia company serving communities across the nation. Gray Media owns and operates top-rated stations in 100+ markets, delivering quality local news, weather, and entertainment every day. We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Broadcast Engineer with strong IT and troubleshooting skills to support our technical operations. This is a hands-on technical position that plays a vital role in maintaining reliable station operations. You'll work closely with multiple departments across our organization to support, plan, and implement IT and broadcast-related projects while ensuring smooth daily operations.

Why Join Our Team? At KFYR-TV, KMOT-TV, KUMV-TV, and KQCD-TV, you'll join a dedicated engineering team that supports award-winning journalism and broadcast innovation across North Dakota. We offer: Excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) retirement plan for full-time employees. Opportunities for professional development, cross-training, and career advancement within Gray Media.

Job Summary/Description:

Join the team that keeps North Dakota's trusted news stations connected and on the air!

KFYR-TV, along with KMOT-TV, KUMV-TV, and KQCD-TV, is seeking a hands-on Broadcast Engineer to join our team in Bismarck, ND! This position focuses on IT systems, networking, and technical support for our television operations while assisting with broadcast equipment, building maintenance, and special projects. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys working across departments to keep our stations running smoothly. Excellent benefits, 401(k), and opportunities for growth with Gray Media.

KFYR-TV, along with our sister stations KMOT-TV in Minot, KUMV-TV in Williston, and KQCD-TV in Dickinson, is part of Gray Media, a leading multimedia company serving communities across the nation. Gray Media owns and operates top-rated stations in 100+ markets, delivering quality local news, weather, and entertainment every day.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Broadcast Engineer with strong IT and troubleshooting skills to support our technical operations.

This is a hands-on technical position that plays a vital role in maintaining reliable station operations. You'll work closely with multiple departments across our organization to support, plan, and implement IT and broadcast-related projects while ensuring smooth daily operations.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You'll Do:
- Provide day-to-day IT and technical support for newsroom, production, and administrative systems.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networks, servers, routers, and software applications used in broadcast and production workflows.
- Assist with setup and maintenance of digital video and audio systems, automation, and other on-air technology.
- Collaborate with other departments to identify technology needs, plan projects, and implement solutions that improve workflow and efficiency.
- Use diagnostic tools and test equipment to identify and resolve hardware and software issues quickly and effectively.
- Perform building and facility maintenance as needed to support station operations.
- Support occasional transmitter and RF maintenance with guidance from senior engineers.
- Safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds, and climb ladders when required for installations or repairs.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What We're Looking For:
- Strong background in IT systems, networking, and computer troubleshooting.
- Experience with broadcast or media technology is a plus, but not required.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills for interdepartmental collaboration.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record required.

Why Join Our Team?

At KFYR-TV, KMOT-TV, KUMV-TV, and KQCD-TV, you'll join a dedicated engineering team that supports award-winning journalism and broadcast innovation across North Dakota. We offer:

• Excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan for full-time employees.
• Opportunities for professional development, cross-training, and career advancement within Gray Media.

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)

KFYR-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.