Engineering Supervisor
Engineering Supervisor
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Job Description
KMBC/KCWE-TV the Hearst-owned ABC/CW affiliate in Kansas City MOhas an opening for a full-time Engineering Supervisor. The person in this role maintains the stations equipment and systems from acquisition to distribution. This position provides technical and IT support for all station efforts. This role is responsible for repairing maintaining and calibrating broadcast equipment. Key responsibilities include assisting with the installation and routine maintenance of broadcast equipment and systems implementing manufacturer-recommended maintenance plans and procedures and maintaining standard operating procedures. Additionally this position involves assisting the Assistant Chief Engineer with operational staff scheduling leading the maintenance team and supporting the Transmitter Supervisor in managing equipment and systems such as transmitters STL equipment and remote-control devices. This role reports to the Director of Engineering and the Assistance Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities
This employee will maintain the following:
- Production equipment includingrobotic camera systems production switcher play out servers graphics devices lighting systems weather systems audio consoles and other gear used in production.
- News-gathering equipment including ENG cameras field gear ENG DSNG and SNG trucks editing systems and support devices.
- IT systems and associated hardware and software. This includes infrastructure and end user support.
- Transmitter sites microwave central receive sites satellite antenna systems signal distribution and routing systems processing systems monitoring devices and automation systems.
Requirements
- 3-5 years experience in a media engineering management role.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills able to plan and execute equipment installation research/design and detailed documentation of work.
- Networking support of various LAN/WAN devices and systems.
- In depth knowledge of video production/television systems.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members.
- Must possess a positive attitude and driven by successful problem solving.
- Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned.
- Capable of following instructions verbal and written.
- Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Able to lift carry and move up to 50 lbs. climb ladders work on rooftops and in confined spaces.
- Valid drivers license; position requires travel to remote transmitter and microwave sites.
- SBE/SMPTE/IT Certification is a plus.
- Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) will be considered.
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as combination of education experience.
- In-person attendance is required.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
