Engineer, Chief
Core
Oversee daily operations of the Engineering Department and maintain all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.
Role type
Engineering Department Manager (Broadcast)
Builds
Broadcast technology infrastructure and equipment maintenance for the station
Domain
Television broadcasting
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Digital electronics systems, broadcast equipment maintenance, FCC compliance, IT staff management, transmitter site maintenance, fiber connectivity, microwave equipment, A/V routing, project management, budget management
Preferred skills
Leadership, coaching, mentoring, strategic planning, deadline management
Technologies
Digital transmitters, microwave equipment, fiber connectivity, A/V routing systems, editing systems, MS Office
Responsibilities
Manage staffing, training, and performance evaluations; maintain broadcast technology and equipment; ensure regulatory compliance; manage IT staff and systems; oversee capital projects within budget; maintain local and remote transmitter sites
Seniority
Senior, leadership role