About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 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 WECT:

WECT has been informing and entertaining viewers in southeastern North Carolina for over 70 years. We're in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen Counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the dominant broadcast station in the market with the most accessible local news on-air, online, mobile, and streaming platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

WECT is seeking a candidate who would like to become a professional broadcast and facilities Engineer. This person would be responsible for basic facilities maintenance such as minor carpentry, minor plumbing, and general building maintenance. In addition, an understanding of basic IT and electronics theory is required to be successful in this position.

The Broadcast Facilities Engineer will perform maintenance and maintenance management of the studio and transmitter facilities as well as assist in the maintenance of the technical equipment installed in a television station. The position will occasionally require working nights, weekends, and during severe storms.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Basic electronics and electrical skills
• A working knowledge of Windows networking and proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office applications
• The ability to use basic hand tools to perform minor electrical, carpentry, and plumbing repairs
• Basic understanding of day-to-day facilities maintenance
• Associate’s degree in IT, electronic technology, or related work experience
• In addition, the candidate should have a curious mind and be willing to seek further knowledge of the skills required to be a successful, productive broadcast engineer
• A clean driving record is also required
• This position will require occasional work on step and extension ladders, and lifting up to 75 pounds

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)

WECT-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.