What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT/ ENGINEER - KWQC position at Gray Media?
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 KWQC:
KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities' #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River, just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis, and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Job Summary/Description:
The successful candidate will be focused on IT Technology administration and maintenance, however, each member of the Engineering team must be willing to respond to any issue that involves our highest priorities, regardless of specialty. The IT Engineer works at the direction of the Chief Engineer and closely with the other Department Heads to meet the needs and achieve the goals of KWQC. Rapid response to user issues is important, in some cases, outside of normal working hours. Must be able to think on your feet, work well with others, be a self-starter, and be a team player who is focused on quality customer service.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing and implementing Engineering projects: including, but not limited to, studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, transmission of live/taped events & programs, and some building maintenance.
- Take direction from the Chief Engineer and the Gray Media, Inc. Corporate IT Group regarding new technology, and implement with corresponding workflow modifications.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
- Strong background in Windows/Windows Server, Exchange, Active Directory, VMWare vSphere, and Database Systems.
- Cisco experience and enterprise IT experience, strongly desired
- Technical and networking skills with the ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
- Ability to participate and oversee all aspects of information security, security certifications a plus
- Linus/Unix, Firewall, SAN/NAS experience considered a plus
- Skilled in hardware and software end-user support.
- Exercise the highest level of discretion when handling confidential information
- Work closely with Department Managers and the direct Supervisor on urgent business operational tasks
- Advanced organizational skills and a strong ability to prioritize a constantly changing task list
- Valid Driver's license and good driving record (will be reviewed)
- Good communication and people skills
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Able to carry moderately heavy equipment, cameras, tripods, and monitors
- Potential exposure to high noise or unusual light levels
This position includes on-call rotation, which may require weekend/holiday emergency work as needed.
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)
KWQC-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
