Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

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 46
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 WTHI:
For more than 70 years, WTHI-TV (CBS/FOX/ION/MeTV/MeTV Toons) has been the most-watched local television station
in west central Indiana and east central Illinois, earning a reputation for trusted, award-winning coverage of news,
weather, and sports. As a treasured member of the community, WTHI-TV continues to prioritize local storytelling,
support community initiatives, and provide a trusted platform for the voices and events that shape daily life across the
Wabash Valley.

Job Summary/Description:
WTHI-TV is seeking a hands-on technical professional to help lead the engineering and technology operations of our
television station. This role partners directly with the Regional Chief Engineer to maintain, modernize, and future-proof
all station systems, from traditional SDI broadcast infrastructure and automation to IT networks, building systems, and
vendor relationships. You will support live news production in a Grass Valley hot-punch environment, oversee the
health of a hybrid broadcasting plant, and help guide the next wave of technical evolution while ensuring daily
broadcasts run reliably.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Right Fit: This position is designed for a well-rounded engineer who thrives at the intersection of broadcast and IT.
You will maintain, improve, and innovate across all technical systems while providing vital support to a fast-paced, live
news environment. The ideal candidate is a steady hand, a creative problem solver, and a trusted partner ready to help
lead one of the Wabash Valley’s most dynamic television operations.

Core Responsibilities:

Broadcast and Production Systems:
– Maintain, repair, and optimize all studio, control room, and transmission systems
-Support Grass Valley Kayak HD, production switchers, Chyron graphics systems, Grass Valley routers, Imagine ADC
master control, and Wheatstone audio consoles
– Manage signal flow across SDI infrastructure, including routing, monitoring, and conversion systems.
– Work closely with production and news teams to resolve live on-air technical issues quickly and effectively
– Create and maintain clear system documentation and standard operating procedures

Information Technology and Networking:
– Work with the Regional IT manager to maintain Information technology and support users locally.
– Oversee VMware virtual machines, Windows servers, user workstations, and system backups in coordination with
corporate IT
– Manage Active Directory, LAN/WAN-related hardware, and local network security
– Support newsroom systems, automation interfaces, and shared storage environments
– Maintain alignment with Gray Media corporate IT and broadcast technology initiatives
– Ensure proper cybersecurity practices and software updates across technical systems

Leadership and Collaboration:
– Serve as a key technical leader when the Chief Engineer is unavailable or off-site
– Promote proactive maintenance and continuous improvement within the department
– Communicate effectively with newsroom, production, and corporate personnel
– Maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure and during live operations

Required Skills

Desired Qualifications/Requirements:
– Working knowledge of Grass Valley switchers, Evertz, Imagine,& Grass Valley Routers, and ENPS
– Understanding of SDI signal flow, routing, audio distribution, and monitoring systems
– Experience with VMware virtual environments, Windows server, Active Directory, and system backups
– Knowledge of VLANs, routing, and network configuration within a broadcast plant
– Basic understanding of transmitters and RF fundamentals preferred
– Must be available for on-call support, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset
– Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
– Effective communication and vendor management skills
– Ability to manage multiple priorities in a live production environment
– 5 or more years of experience in broadcast engineering and information technology

Education Required

5 or more years of experience in broadcast engineering and information technology

Benefits

Our benefits include a medical insurance coverage option with NO COST premiums for employees and very low premiums for dependents. Gray offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, along with additional voluntary benefits. All employees have free company-paid disability and life insurance. Employees earn Paid Time Off, can take Paid Parental Leave, and have paid company holidays throughout the year.

Gray’s medical plans are inclusive and feature virtual care options, coverage for infertility/adoption services, reimbursement for necessary travel for medical care, and more. All employees are also offered free and confidential professional support for issues with alcohol and drug addiction.

How to Apply

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)

WTHI-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company