Engineer III, Chief
Engineer III, Chief
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Job Description
The Chief Engineeroversee 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
- 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 drivers license with an acceptable driving record
- Minimum five years experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment with at least three years 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
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
