BROADCAST ENGINEER - RAYCOM SPORTS at Gray Media
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 47 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 Raycom Sports:
Raycom Sports, based in Charlotte, N.C., is a leader in sports storytelling, production, and multi-platform content distribution. A part of Gray Media Group, Raycom Sports builds on a 45-year legacy of delivering innovative sports content and media strategies. Its diverse portfolio of partners includes the ACC, Big 12, ESPN, PWHL, New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Braves, and others across the sports landscape.
Job Summary/Description:
The Broadcast Engineer is responsible for operations and maintenance of Raycom Sports mobile production units, facilities, and equipment. They primarily work on live remote sports productions, including setup, programming, operation, troubleshooting, repairs, inventory, and packing of broadcast-related equipment and production trucks/trailers. This position is based on the East Coast of the USA and requires travel to event locations.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Set up, program, operate, repair, and maintain mobile broadcast production units, internal production facilities, and equipment
- Installation, documentation, and evaluation of new and replacement broadcast equipment
- Research and recommend new equipment and technologies to improve the efficiency of production operations
- Provide guidance and training to junior engineers and apprentices
- Administration and coordination of equipment maintenance
- Participate in technology-related projects
- Manage special projects as assigned
- Being a team player with a good work ethic to support coworkers, vendors, and clients
- Client-focused, with a track record of strong relationships and service excellence.
- Excellent people skills; able to communicate with tact, patience, and professionalism.
- Self-starter and strong troubleshooter who can adapt in a fast-paced, live-event setting.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and produce clear, timely reports.
- Current on broadcast technology trends and best operational practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proactive, adaptable, and driven to deliver high-quality results.
- Flexible work schedule including working days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency on-call
- Extensive travel is required both regionally and nationally
- Percent of travel required: 80%.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in broadcast engineering and/or remote production engineering experience
Certifications and licenses:
- Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Company-provided hardware and software. Proficient in broadcast and production hardware and software. Working Knowledge of IT Processes, including Network Security, Workflow, and Network Management
Other Skills and Abilities:
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