BROADCAST ENGINEERING MANAGER - KPTV

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. 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 and home to Rose City Sportsnet. Job Summary The KPTV Engineering Manager will report to the Director of Engineering and work closely with the IT Manager to supervise, train, and lead KPTV engineers to maintain, design, and build studio and transmission facilities for KPTV and Rose City Sports Net. This position requires full knowledge of station broadcast operations and technical layout, with a strong emphasis on VHF and UHF transmitter systems, networked and terrestrial video transmission systems, and design and maintenance of field installations and equipment to support the above. Duties / Responsibilities Oversee maintenance of the technical facility, including studio support, post editing systems, and field equipment. Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of broadcast transmission systems, including RF, microwave, and satellite. Supervise, train, and manage the schedule of staff engineers. Oversee maintenance of VHF and UHF transmission equipment throughout DMA. Support live news production workflows, including studio cameras, audio systems, and graphics platforms. Coordinate with the Chief Engineer on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements. Ensure compliance with FCC technical regulations and maintain all required station logs and records. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a fast-paced, deadline-driven broadcast environment. Provide on-call support for breaking news and live event coverage. Assist the IT Manager in maintaining the station's network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN architecture, routers, switches, and firewalls. Assist the IT Manager in enforcing IT security and cybersecurity protocols to protect station assets, data, and on-air systems. Maintain documentation, including diagrams, system configurations, and disaster recovery procedures. Qualifications / Requirements Must have a background with previous work experience in TV Broadcast Engineering. Knowledge of broadcast equipment and technology, including RF, microwave, and transmission systems. Experience with broadcast automation systems, master control, and news production workflows. 2 or more years of experience in broadcast engineering required; 3+ years preferred. Demonstrated experience managing LAN/WAN network infrastructure, including configuration of switches. Solid understanding of IT security best practices, including endpoint protection and incident response. Experience supporting a help desk function. Proficiency with Windows Server environments and Active Directory. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical staff. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a live broadcast environment. Must be available for on-call support, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Requires a valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR). Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information 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. 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