Engineer, Chief

The Chief Engineer oversee the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.

• •Manages all aspects of the Engineering Department
• •Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department
• •Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
• •Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station
• •Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations applicable to the station
• •Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station
• •Manages the information technology staff and system
• •Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met
• •Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets
• •Maintenance of a local transmitter site, and a remote transmitter and studio site both located 90 miles away; connectivity for these sites includes data circuits and microwave hops.
• •Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• •Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• •Fluency in English
• •Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• •Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• •Minimum five years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least three year’s experience in a leadership role
• •Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• •Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
• •Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• •Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• •Strong PC/MS Office experience
• •Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
• •Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment
• •Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems
• •Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

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