Chief Engineer
Core
Manages the Engineering Department, overseeing broadcast technology, equipment maintenance, IT systems, and regulatory compliance for a television station.
Role type
Engineering Department Manager (Broadcast)
Builds
Broadcast technology infrastructure, IT systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks
Domain
Television Broadcasting / Broadcast Engineering
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Digital electronics systems management, broadcast equipment maintenance, FCC/regulatory compliance, IT staff management, capital project budgeting, A/V routing and patching, digital transmitter operation, microwave equipment operation, fiber connectivity management, production setup oversight, hiring and performance evaluation
Preferred skills
Leadership in coaching and mentoring, strategic planning, multi-tasking
Technologies
Broadcast equipment, digital transmitters, microwave equipment, fiber connectivity systems, A/V routing systems, editing systems, graphics systems, PC/MS Office
Responsibilities
Manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department; Maintain all broadcast technology and equipment; Ensure station compliance with FCC and federal/local/state regulations; Develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure; Manage engineering and technology capital projects within established budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
