Engineering Supervisor WsilKfvs

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx) Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits including Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Accident Insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$79000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Managers Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

About WSIL/KFVS:

KFVS/WSIL is the market-leading CBS/ABC/CW affiliate serving the Cape Girardeau MO-Paducah KY-Harrisburg IL region. Heartland News delivers trusted coverage and First Alert Weather across Americas Heartland. KFVS/WSIL delivers consistent results for our 2026 KFVS was named Missouri Medium Market Station of the Year.

Job Summary/Description:

An Engineering Supervisor is comfortable with RF broadcast equipment and transmitters as well as IP-based newsgathering and IT infrastructure. You will be the backbone of our technical operations ensuring our content reaches our community on every screen every time.

Assist the Chief Engineer in directing our engineering IT and facilities teams to keep our stations performing at their best. Oversee installation and maintenance of equipment. Ensure safety and compliance. Bridge the gap between traditional broadcast and modern IP communication making sure our content flows seamlessly across all platforms.

What Youll Do:
Lead the technical charge: Assist the Chief Engineer in directing our engineering IT and facilities teams to keep the station at the top of its game.
Own the infrastructure: Oversee the installation and maintenance of everything from audio/video switchers to critical IT systems and RF equipment.
Manage the daily grind: Help with management of a diverse team of engineers IT pros and technical media producers to ensure seamless 24/7 operations.
Ensure safety and compliance: Serve as a guardian of our standards potentially acting as the Safety Coordinator and ensuring were always in line with FCC and OSHA regulations.
Drive digital integration: Bridge the gap between traditional broadcast and modern IP communication making sure our content flows seamlessly across all platforms.
Support the bottom line: Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the departmental budget to keep our technical operations running efficiently.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You Bring:
Broadcast expertise: You have 5 years of experience in a broadcast engineering environment (field operations and IP news-gathering experience is a huge plus!).
Technical versatility: Youre a pro with digital broadcast equipmenttransmitters encoders automation systems and audio consoles are your second language.
A calm-under-pressure mindset: You can manage multiple tight deadlines and make clear smart decisions when things get stressful or unexpected.
Problem-solving DNA: You have a deep understanding of both serial and IP communication and a knack for project management.
Educational foundation: A bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science or IT is great but we also value equivalent real-world experience that proves you know your stuff.
Flexibility: You understand that news doesnt stop at 5 PM; youre ready to support a 24/7 operation including occasional nights weekends and on-call shifts.
A valid drivers license: Youre ready to head to the transmitter site or into the field whenever the job calls.

Why Youll Love It Here:
Innovation at the core: Youll work with cutting-edge technology in an environment that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of a multi-platform audience.
Real community impact: Your work ensures that vital news and information reach our neighbors when they need it most.
A supportive team: Join a group of passionate professionals who value scrappiness empathy and high-fives as much as technical precision.
Growth opportunities: At Gray Media we dont just maintain equipment; we grow careers and invest in our people.

Ready to lead the future of broadcast technology Lets build something great together.

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WSIL/KFVS-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 addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience:

Manager