CHIEF ENGINEER - KWCH

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 45 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 KWCH:

Join a dynamic media powerhouse! At KWCH, we're more than just a CBS affiliate—we're a tight-knit family united by a passion for Community, Culture, Content, and Compelling Story Telling. Located in the heart of Kansas, KWCH and our sister CW affiliate KSCW in Wichita, along with our three CBS satellite stations across western Kansas, collectively produce nearly 57 hours of live news programming per week, keeping the communities we serve informed and connected. As part of Gray Media Inc., one of the nation's fastest-growing broadcast and digital media groups, you'll be part of an innovative organization pushing the boundaries of media excellence.

Job Summary/Description:  

KWCH is seeking a strategic and innovative Broadcast Engineer to lead our technical operations team, maintaining all systems, workflows, and technology that enable the instant, error-free delivery of our content to audiences across all platforms. The ideal candidate is a driven, detail-oriented technician who can design, build, and maintain the cutting-edge technology that powers our business while providing exceptional customer service to our News, Sales, and Marketing departments. As our Chief Engineer, you will be the champion of technical excellence, ensuring the integrity, quality, and reliability of all broadcast and digital operations—from seamless on-air and online delivery to efficient production workflows.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Manage Repair and Troubleshoot technical equipment and systems.
• Responsible for station Engineering operational and capital project budgets.
• Able to work well with other Department Heads in planning and executing station initiatives.
• Integration, maintenance, and operation of new and existing equipment, including towers, transmitters, microwave, and satellite gear.
• Manage all engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, post editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/taped events & programs.
• Possess expert knowledge regarding equipment, technology, and systems, and be able to step in and assist in emergencies.
• Oversight and maintenance of all station physical assets, including buildings and grounds.
• Oversight of all broadcast and IT systems and personnel.
• Thorough understanding of FCC compliance standards and practices, including Tower Lighting, EAS, Calm, and CVAA compliance.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of core broadcast systems, on-air automation, television studio equipment, and solid-state transmitters, as well as knowledge of IT networks, computer maintenance, and repair.
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks based on station needs.
• Be available “on call” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency engineering problems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, with occasional work on ladders.
• Work in cooperation with all departments to achieve technical excellence and station profitability.
• A community-minded spirit and vision to expand the station's outreach and impact.

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)

KWCH-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.