IT/ BROADCAST ENGINEER - WVUE

About Gray Media: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 with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WVUE: WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them, delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology, producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.Job Summary/Description:The IT/Broadcast Engineer supports the reliability, security, and performance of both broadcast/production systems and core IT infrastructure. This role partners with other teams to keep on-air, streaming, and facility technology running smoothly, including studio control rooms, RF/transport, NRCS/automation, editing systems, and networked IT services.Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):- Maintain and troubleshoot broadcast plant systems, including master control, studio/control room, routing/switching, intercom, audio, and monitoring.- Support news and production workflows (NRCS, newsroom editing, media asset management, ingest/playout, automation).- Administer and troubleshoot IP networks supporting broadcast systems (switching, VLANs, QoS, multicast, PTP, where applicable).- Provide support for IT systems: Windows endpoints, basic server services, authentication, backups, patching, and endpoint security.- Manage vendor relationships, service tickets, preventative maintenance, and documentation (rack diagrams, signal flows, IP schemas).- Participate in engineering projects: equipment installs, upgrades, cutovers, and testing; develop operating and recovery procedures.- Maintain facility and work with 3rd parties to keep building systems operational.- Ensure compliance with engineering, security, and safety standards; support after-hours as required.- Other duties as assigned.Qualifications/Requirements:- 3+ years (or equivalent) supporting broadcast engineering, production technology, or IT/network environments (station, live events, or media facility).- Hands-on troubleshooting skills with both baseband and IP-based systems.- Working knowledge of Windows administration and endpoint support.- Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing concepts).- Ability to work calmly under deadline pressure and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams.- Ability to understand GPIO interfaces, both physical and digital.- Valid driver’s license; ability to lift/handle equipment as required.If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , 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)WVUE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free companyAdditional 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.Job SummaryRequisition Number: BROAD015969Job Category: EngineerSchedule: Full-Time