Description

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 45 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 WTOC:

Why You'll Love It Here:
- The WTOC Legacy: Join a team that has been the trusted voice of Savannah and the Lowcountry for decades.
- Cutting-Edge Tech: Get your hands on the latest broadcast and digital tools in a fast-paced, professional environment.
- Impactful Work: Your work behind the scenes directly impacts how thousands of people receive their news every day.
- A Winning Team: Work alongside the best in the business in a culture that values innovation and "scrappiness."
- Ready to keep Savannah's #1 news station on the air? Let's talk.

Job Description/Summary:

Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives when the "On Air" light is glowing? Do you love the rush of live television and have the skills to keep a modern newsroom running at peak performance? WTOC, Savannah's #1 news station, is looking for a Part-Time Broadcast Engineer to join our team on an as-needed basis. Whether it's maintaining cutting-edge studio gear or ensuring our digital streams are flawless, you'll be the backbone of the technology that keeps our community informed.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What You'll Do:
- Maintain mission-critical systems: Keep our studio, control room, and newsroom equipment in top condition to ensure zero downtime during live broadcasts.
- Own the fix: Troubleshoot hardware and software issues on the fly-because in live news, every second counts.
- Support the "New" in News: Assist with the maintenance of digital streaming workflows and multi-platform content delivery systems.
- Collaborate across teams: Work closely with directors, producers, and photographers to ensure the technical side of their storytelling is seamless.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Help implement equipment upgrades and system integrations as we continue to evolve our digital-first capabilities.
- Be the technical hero: Provide "on-call" support for breaking news or special events when the station needs your expertise most.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You Bring:
- Technical Versatility: A solid understanding of broadcast electronics, signal flow, and IT networking (you know your way around a server rack and a soldering iron).
- Live News Mindset: You stay calm under pressure and can think on your feet when a technical glitch happens mid-newscast.
- Digital Fluency: Experience with (or a strong desire to learn) modern IP-based broadcast systems and streaming technologies.
- Reliability: You're the person people count on; when you're on the schedule, we know the tech is in good hands.
- Problem-Solving DNA: You don't just fix symptoms; you find the root cause and make sure it doesn't happen again.
- Flexibility: You're comfortable working an "as-needed" schedule, which might include mornings, nights, or weekends depending on station needs.
- Communication Skills: You can explain technical issues to non-technical people without the "tech-speak" getting in the way.

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 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.