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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.\nWe understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:\nComprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage\nHealth Savings Account with Company contributions\nFlexible Spending Account\nEmployer-paid life and disability benefits\nPaid parental leave benefits\nAdoption and Surrogacy Benefits\n401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions\nEmployee Assistance Program\nVoluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage\nPaid Time Off, including Relocation PTO\nFocus on Caring\nSalary/Wage:\n$75,000 - $95,000/annually.\nShift and Schedule:\nMon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)\nJob Type:\nFull-Time\nAbout WFSB:\nWFSB Channel 3, a Gray Media station, is the undisputed market leader in Connecticut and Southern New England. We dominate on-air, online, and on the stream.\nWFSB is the market’s #1 news brand across traditional broadcast ratings, digital reach, and social metrics.\nWe are not just keeping pace with modern journalism; we are leading the way. WFSB produces more live streaming content than any other television station in New England. Located in a scenic region, along the coast between New York City and Boston, WFSB offers the ideal balance of top-tier, fast-paced journalism and the best of New England living.\nJob Summary/Description:\nWFSB / Gray Media is seeking a forward-thinking, hands-on IT Manager / Assistant Chief Engineer to bridge broadcast operations and modern IT infrastructure. This dual-focus role leads day-to-day station IT operations and systems administration while serving as the primary backup to the Chief Engineer on core television technologies and broadcast facilities.\nThe ideal candidate possesses deep, fluent expertise in enterprise IT (networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, directory services, and storage) combined with a solid working knowledge of broadcast television systems (SDI/SMPTE ST 2110 signal flow, production switchers, master control automation, newsroom computer systems, and RF transmission basics). You will ensure uninterrupted on-air operations, maintain IT compliance with corporate standards, and serve as technical operations lead when the Chief Engineer is off-site.\nDuties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nInformation Technology & Systems Administration:\nManage, configure, and maintain all local station IT infrastructure: Windows Server environments, Active Directory/Azure AD, group policies, and enterprise endpoint workstations (Windows/Mac).\nOversee on-premises and hybrid virtualization clusters (VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V), SAN/NAS high-speed shared storage, and robust disaster recovery/backup platforms.\nManage local network topology, including Cisco/Arista/Dell L2/L3 enterprise switches, VLAN segmentation (separating broadcast production, corporate IT, Dante/AES67, and guest traffic), routing, firewalls, and VPN access.\nChampion station cybersecurity posture in alignment with Gray Media corporate IT: endpoint protection, patch management, access control, multi-factor authentication, and rapid security incident remediation.\nProvide direct IT escalation support for newsroom computer systems (ENPS/iNEWS), non-linear editing workflows (Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid, Edius), and field contribution units (LiveU, Dejero).\nPartner with Regional IT leadership and corporate engineering to plan, deploy, and document technology rollouts and software lifecycle upgrades.\nBroadcast Engineering & Operational Backup:\nAct as the designated technical backup to the Chief Engineer, maintaining operational continuity across studio, control room, master control, and transmission facilities during absences or on-call emergencies.\nSupport and troubleshoot broadcast production equipment, including production switchers (Grass Valley, Ross), Crispin master control automation, Chyron graphics engines, audio consoles (Wheatstone, Calrec), and multi-viewer/routing infrastructure.\nUnderstand SDI, HDMI, and IP-based media transport (SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, SRT, Dante/AES67) signal flow, conversion gear, and video monitoring systems.\nAssist in monitoring and basic first-line troubleshooting of transmission systems, microwave studio-to-transmitter links (STL), satellite downlinks, EAS decoders, and transmitter facility infrastructure (HVAC, liquid cooling systems, generators, and UPS units).\nCoordinate with production, news, and operations crews to resolve live on-air technical discrepancies quickly and calmly.\nMaintain accurate, up-to-date station wiring diagrams, network schematics, rack elevations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nLeadership & Project Management:\nLead and execute technology implementation projects from scoping and rack installation to commissioning and user training.\nManage technical vendor relationships, RMA processes, warranties, and software support agreements.\nPromote a culture of proactive maintenance, cleanliness, security, and continuous improvement across all equipment racks and technical spaces.\nParticipate in an engineering on-call rotation to support 24/7/365 news and broadcast operations.\nQualifications/Requirements:\nRequired Qualifications:\n\n5+ years of combined hands-on experience in enterprise Information Technology systems administration and broadcast/media production environments.\nProven expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, VMware/virtualized environments, and enterprise backup solutions.\nSolid understanding of TCP/IP networking, managed switches, VLAN configurations, subnets, QoS, and network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, traceroute, etc.).\nWorking knowledge of basic television broadcast workflows and equipment (SDI signal paths, video routing switchers, audio distribution, sync/timing, and studio cameras).\nFamiliarity with newsroom production systems (e.g., ENPS, iNEWS) and digital media encoding/transcoding formats.\nAbility to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems rapidly under live broadcast deadlines.\nStrong organizational, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nValid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.\nAvailability to work flexible hours, including on-call response for breaking news, severe weather, off-hours maintenance windows, and emergencies.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAssociate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Broadcast Engineering, or equivalent military/technical training.\nRelevant industry IT certifications (CompTIA Network+/Security+, CCNA, Microsoft Certified, or VMware VCP).\nBroadcast engineering certifications such as SBE Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) or Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT).\nFamiliarity with modern broadcast IP technologies (SMPTE ST 2110, ST 2022-6, Dante, Ravenna, NDI).\nExposure to transmitter site fundamentals, RF systems, ATSC 1.0/3.0 exciters, or backup power generators. \nApplication Instructions:\nIf you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may search by job title, station call letters, or click \"Apply Now\" to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.\n(Current employees interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)\nWFSB/Gray Media is a drug-free company.\n\nAdditional Info:\nGray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of 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.\nGray 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. 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