Gray Television

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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 WWSB:

Live, work, and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC Television station serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful, postcard-worthy views are bountiful, and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes, the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus, while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.

Job Summary/Description:

WWSB ABC7 is seeking a full-time IT Manager who would like to advance their career and help maintain our broadcast equipment and facilities in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. A knowledge of station operations and technical layout is preferred, but we will train the right person on these systems.

The Information Technology Manager is responsible for overseeing the operation of critical IT systems within the television station. This includes designing and maintaining the infrastructure, addressing security needs, providing desktop support, and other technology-related duties. Our ideal candidate must first be a team player, be able to communicate effectively, be computer literate, and be willing to learn as well as share their knowledge with others. This position requires the ability to work with others to quickly identify key points of failure and repair systems with minimal system downtime.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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
• Solve IT problems promptly
• 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:

• 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
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, a related technology field, or equivalent experience is preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Be available to work during severe weather, breaking news situations, and provide on-call services
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in potentially high-stress situations
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to list 50 lbs; Additional duties as required

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)

WWSB-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.

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