Broadcast Technician jobs in Casper, WY

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About KCWY:

We are the #1 news station in Wyoming. We are located at 141 Progress Circle in Mills, Wyoming.  KCWY-TV News 13 is a full-service television station and the NBC and CW network affiliate serving the state of Wyoming with news, information, and advertising.  With stations in Casper, Cheyenne, and Scottsbluff, NE we are focused on telling local stories that matter.  This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

When you think of your first job in broadcasting you may have imagined a big town or small, close to home or far away.  We're a place where you can hone your craft, a place where you will be given many opportunities to cover big stories and small in a friendly environment and make immense progress in your skills. 

Job Summary/Description:

Maintaining on-air operations including repair and maintenance of all broadcast equipment (video, audio, and computer) at the studio, at remote sites, and in the engineering area.  Need to have the ability to prioritize tasks and switch gears quickly based on station needs. Signal and interference management. Account for on-air picture quality and performance. Respond to day-to-day operations of an active news and production television station.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Evaluate options and execute solutions
- Continuous training and supervision of station staff on systems and equipment
- Create documentation for repairs and system upgrades
- Operate certain technical equipment such as measurement, video/audio switching, satellite reception, and transmission equipment
- Work cooperatively with other departments and cross-train to perform duties related to Technical Media Producers
- Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

▪️ Must be knowledgeable in computer systems and IT networking. Television engineers should have at least an Associates Degree in broadcasting technology or engineering.  Engineers should be acquainted with current production software as well as microwave and satellite systems and Electronic New Gathering (ENG) operations.
▪️ Passing a motor vehicle records check are condition of employment. The right candidate will have strong interpersonal skills knowledge of the repair and adjustment of technical equipment, and experience with troubleshooting to the board level. The ability to analyze microwave and satellite equipment is preferred, but we will train.

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, and station call letters, or click on "apply now", and 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)

KCWY-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where 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 Television expressly prohibits 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.