ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER - KTUU

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 KTUU:

Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most-watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage, as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streamed content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is "To Tell Alaska's Story," and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service.

Job Summary/Description:

The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist with the planning, purchasing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment for production, broadcasting, computer networking, and general building maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

IT:
- Trouble and Repair Basic PC and Networking Issues
- Set up PCs for Sales and News using documented procedures
- Identify and purchase necessary equipment for IT needs and performance issues
- Troubleshoot Editor and Facilis issues
- Perform and maintain cloud and local backups of critical machines.
- Oversee Maintenance of VMs and Station Automation.
- Please communicate quickly and effectively with any staff member or department regarding IT needs or technical issues, with a positive, professional attitude.
- Administer and set up Domain and E-mail Accounts using documented procedures.
- Assist in documenting IT setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.

Studio:
- Troubleshoot and Repair Studio Equipment
- Troubleshoot and Repair Field Equipment
- Communicate effectively with any staff member or department regarding Studio or Field needs or technical issues.
- Perform Inspection, Documentation, and Basic Maintenance of Station Vehicles
- Assist in Live Shots and other station events if needed
- Make cables for RF, Baseband Video, audio, and Networking
- Obtain basic knowledge of the air path with the ability to pinpoint problems
- Identify and purchase necessary equipment for Studio needs and performance issues
- Assist in Documenting Studio equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
- Program, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Utah Scientific Router

RF:
- Troubleshoot and repair transmitter issues
- Troubleshoot and repair fiber and microwave paths related to on-air issues
- Tune in to Satellite feeds for various programs
- Identify and purchase necessary equipment for RF needs and performance issues.
- Perform Monthly Transmitter Maintenance and Reports
- Assist in Documenting Air Chain equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures

Other:
- Communicate effectively with members of the Engineering staff and other colleagues regarding technical issues with a positive and professional attitude
- Help the Engineering and Production staff to minimize loss of service
- Communicate and assist viewers and cable providers concerning reported outages or difficulties with the signal
- Assist the Director of Technology in yearly budgeting
- Keeping up to date with the industry by building and maintaining a network of contacts
- Willingness to conform to the Gray standard engineering practices
- Developing and using awarenes