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 43 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 KOSA:
Located in the heart of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX offers a unique blend of opportunity and affordability. The city boasts a friendly, tight-knit community, minimal traffic, and wide-open West Texas skies. While it has a small-town feel, Odessa also offers a growing art scene, local events, and a passionate high school football culture. It’s a practical, welcoming place for individuals and families who value hard work, community, and space to live. KOSA reflects what’s unique to Odessa by providing award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses.
Why First Alert 7 inspires confidence:
• Deep Local Roots: Anchored in Odessa-Midland for nearly 70 years, it knows West Texas like nobody else.
• Next-Level Weather Coverage: The First Alert 7 weather app delivers minute-by-minute forecasts, GPS alerts, and top-tier radar to empower you through every storm.
• Community Focus: From urgent flash flood situations to Sunday night sports scores, they’re right there in the moment – your eyes, ears, and safety net.
• Fresh, Vibrant Branding: Launched in August 2024, First Alert 7 combines trusted content with a modern identity – reflecting both heritage and forward momentum.
Need the latest live alert or app link? Just ask – you’re always covered.
Job Summary/Description:
The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Engineering, IT, and Operations departments. This position is responsible for supporting a live news production environment as well as managing and administering all aspects of the IT infrastructure.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• May lead a team of Engineers, IT, Technical Media Producers, and Facility staff.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the departmental budget and capital planning.
• Assist with hiring, managing, mentoring, and motivating staff.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of all equipment. This includes Audio, Video, RF broadcast gear, and critical IT systems.
• May serve as the station's Safety Coordinator
• Manage computer systems/software (desktops, laptops, and servers) and provide end-user support
• Maintain and manage the station's IP network and oversee network security policies
• Repair and maintain broadcast equipment, including our commercial/programming playout system, automated news production equipment, OTT desk, and news acquisition equipment
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Perform software upgrades and file backups on the network daily, weekly, or monthly
• Troubleshoot systems issues and provide end-user support through phone, email, or in-person, and maintain our Help Desk tickets to support all departments
• Integration, maintenance, and operation of new and current equipment, including towers, transmitters, microwave, satellite, and IT equipment
• Assist with documentation of IT setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT-related field, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in engineering at a broadcast station or equivalent work experience may suffice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern digital broadcast equipment, including but not limited to transmitters, transport stream encoders, video switchers, audio consoles, automation systems, robotic camera systems, and ENG equipment
• Knowledgeable in both linear and nonlinear programming
• Intermediate knowledge of budgeting
• Excellent leadership, communication, verbal, and written skills
• Understanding of both serial and IP communication
• Comply with FCC Rules and broadcasting standards as well as OSHA regulations
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines, able to adapt to changing deadlines while presenting a calming and confident presence
• Maintain composure and make clear decisions in response to extreme, unexpected, or stressful situations
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, Active Directory, networks, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of the latest operating systems software, including server and desktop operating systems
• Troubleshooting expertise for computers and software
• Scripting or Programming knowledge is a plus
• Must have or be able to attain a valid driver’s license. Driving record should not have any major convictions, no more than one minor conviction or at-fault accident in the past 3 years.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some travel with occasional night, weekend, and on-call work in support of a 24/7 television operation. Work primarily at the station or transmitter site, but may also require in-field work.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, ascend/descend a ladder, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access equipment under desks or in tight spaces
• Perform other duties assigned
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)
KOSA-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.